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201158 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

To Dance Like a Man

201158 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three identical triplets, aged 11, compete for a prestigious ballet role while facing the pressures of training and sibling rivalry in Havana, Cuba.

Family Dynamics

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Three identical triplets, aged 11, compete for a prestigious ballet role while facing the pressures of training and sibling rivalry in Havana, Cuba.

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Sylvie Collierdirector

Angel Jesus Ramirez Castellanoscast

Cesar Josue Ramirez Castellanoscast

Marcos Abraham Ramirez Castellanoscast

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In Havana, Cuba, 11-year-old triplets Angel, César, and Marcos train for a ballet audition that could change their lives. They face rigorous practice and the pressure of competition as they strive for a prestigious role. The triplets deal with sibling rivalry and the demands of their art. As the audition day nears, the film captures their ambitions and the influence of family ties in the challenging world of ballet. Directed by Sylvie Collier, the documentary runs for 58 minutes.

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