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200460 minGdocumentary

Ballerinaliv

200460 minGdocumentary

Two prima ballerinas reflect on their extensive careers and collaborations with various choreographers in this 60-minute biography.

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Birgitta Öhman

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Two prima ballerinas reflect on their extensive careers and collaborations with various choreographers in this 60-minute biography.

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Birgitta Öhman

Birgitta Öhmandirector

Birgitta Öhman

Birgitta Öhmanwriter

Gerd Anderssoncast

Ellen Rasch

Ellen Raschcast

Maurice Béjart

Maurice Béjartcast

Synopsis

Gerd Andersson and Ellen Rasch, both prima ballerinas, reflect on their careers in ballet. They discuss their experiences working with various choreographers. Directed by Birgitta Öhman, Ballerinaliv presents their insights on dance and collaboration. The film runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2004.

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