Director: Nancy Buirski Writer: Nancy Buirski Excepted at an early age to the School of American Ballet, Tanaquil Le Clercq rose quickly to become a shining star in the world of dance. Her subsequent tutelage by George Balanchine would further elevate Le Clercq’s status and her relationship with Balanchine would figure prominently into her story. But they say the brightest stars burn half […]...
- 6/19/2014
- by Dirk Sonniksen
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
Perhaps, as I was, you are unfamiliar with the name Tanaquil Le Clercq. This skilled dancer, a principal with the New York City Ballet struck with polio at the age of 27, is the focus of Afternoon of a Faun. The documentary about the ballerina's life comes from Nancy Buirski (The Loving Story), and is the Austin Film Society Doc Nights selection for June.
Tanaquil, known to her friends as "Tanny," started dancing at a young age and impressed choreographers such as George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. A friend says, "Her body created inspiration for choreographers." She would form strong relationships with those two -- going on to marry Balanchine in 1952 and having a decades-long intense friendship with Robbins. Correspondence between Tanny and Robbins is read during Afternoon of a Faun, showing her dark humor and glimpses of her character, as well as the deep affection felt between them.
Along with these letters,...
Tanaquil, known to her friends as "Tanny," started dancing at a young age and impressed choreographers such as George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. A friend says, "Her body created inspiration for choreographers." She would form strong relationships with those two -- going on to marry Balanchine in 1952 and having a decades-long intense friendship with Robbins. Correspondence between Tanny and Robbins is read during Afternoon of a Faun, showing her dark humor and glimpses of her character, as well as the deep affection felt between them.
Along with these letters,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Elizabeth Stoddard
- Slackerwood
Title: Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil le Clercq Director: Nancy Buirski A documentary on one of the more enchanting and tragic figures of the world of ballet, “Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil le Clercq” affirms the talent of its subject, but frustratingly fails to establish enough of a cleanly delineated backdrop or emotional throughline to connect to a general audience. The frustrating result is a hopelessly insular work. Directed by Nancy Buirski, “Afternoon of a Faun” centers around Tanaquil le Clercq, or “Tanny,” the only daughter of a French intellectual and his somewhat overbearing American wife. At 12 years of age, she won a scholarship to the American School of Ballet, [ Read More ]
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- 4/16/2014
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
In a pair of unrelated North American distribution deals, Kino Lorber has picked up Afternoon Of A Faun: Tanaquil le Clercq, while monterey media has boarded Girl On The Train.
Nancy Buirski directed Afternoon Of A Faun: Tanaquil le Clercq (pictured), a documentary about the celebrated Us ballet star Tanaquil Le Clercq. American Masters (PBS) controls Us broadcast rights.
Le Clercq was renowned as the most iconic dancer of her time before she was paralysed by polio at the age of 27.
The documentary screened at the 51st New York Film Festival and will launch in New York on February 5 2014. Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber brokered the deal with Rj Millard of Obscured Pictures and Krysanne Katsoolis of Cactus Three on behalf of the film-makers.
Larry Brand’s Girl On The Train stars Henry Ian Cusick, Nicki Aycox and Stephen Lang in the story of a documentary maker’s unexpectedly mysterious journey.
Monterey plans a...
Nancy Buirski directed Afternoon Of A Faun: Tanaquil le Clercq (pictured), a documentary about the celebrated Us ballet star Tanaquil Le Clercq. American Masters (PBS) controls Us broadcast rights.
Le Clercq was renowned as the most iconic dancer of her time before she was paralysed by polio at the age of 27.
The documentary screened at the 51st New York Film Festival and will launch in New York on February 5 2014. Kino Lorber CEO Richard Lorber brokered the deal with Rj Millard of Obscured Pictures and Krysanne Katsoolis of Cactus Three on behalf of the film-makers.
Larry Brand’s Girl On The Train stars Henry Ian Cusick, Nicki Aycox and Stephen Lang in the story of a documentary maker’s unexpectedly mysterious journey.
Monterey plans a...
- 11/22/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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