Polina

“The creative process is always an elusive thing for filmmakers to capture, but amid all the startling visuals and the splendid acting, Polina rises, gloriously, to the challenge.”~Wall Street Journal

Aroview: Elegant, methodical drama about a gifted Russian dancer who gives up the chance to join the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet when she moves to France to study contemporary dance with a famous choreographer, played by Juliette Binoche.

Based on the graphic novel by Bastien Vivès, the film includes beautiful dance pieces from acclaimed choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, who is credited as co-director.