Two sisters, seven-year-old Polina and 13-year-old Nastia, train at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy in Saint Petersburg as they await their promotion results.
Synopsis
Two sisters, seven-year-old Polina and 13-year-old Nastia, train at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy in Saint Petersburg as they await their promotion results.
Synopsis
At the Boris Eifman Dance Academy in Saint Petersburg, seven-year-old Polina and her 13-year-old sister Nastia dedicate their lives to ballet. As they await their grades for promotion to the next year, Nastia supports Polina through the anxious process. Meanwhile, she faces the intense expectations placed on students at the academy. The film captures their contrasting experiences, blending moments of warmth and humor with the pressures of rigorous training in a beautifully styled visual narrative.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Polina and Nastia, young ballet dancers in training.
- See the rigorous environment of the Boris Eifman Dance Academy.
- Find out how siblings support each other in ballet.
Did You Know
- Polina is seven years old and Nastia is 13 years old.
- The film is set in Saint Petersburg at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy.
- The documentary has a runtime of 25 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are the main characters in Varicella?
Polina is seven years old and Nastia is thirteen years old.
Where do Polina and Nastia study ballet?
They study at the Boris Eifman Dance Academy in Saint Petersburg.
How long is the documentary Varicella?
The duration of Varicella is 25 minutes.
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