The White Crow
Year: 2018
Director: Ralph Feinnes
Starring: Adele Exarchopolous, Ralph Feinnes, Oleg Ivenko & Raphael Personnaz
Runtime: 127 mins
BBFC: 12
Published: 29/04/19 (Legacy Review)
Director: Ralph Feinnes
Starring: Adele Exarchopolous, Ralph Feinnes, Oleg Ivenko & Raphael Personnaz
Runtime: 127 mins
BBFC: 12
Published: 29/04/19 (Legacy Review)
Ballet is an art form synonymous with strict rules and clean precise movement. So it seems fit that The White Crow, a dramatisation of Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev’s defection from the Soviet Union during the Cold War, is beautifully shot and a stickler for rules of presentation. Presenting Nureyev’s defection from the Soviet Union in a part political thriller, part dance film is an ingenious way to keep the viewer engaged and on their toes from the ominous opening scene to the heart pounding finale.
Though the film does occasionally feel disjointed, with regular and not immediately obvious flashbacks that don’t always feel as though they contribute to the characters or plot. On top of this Nureyev is a difficult protagonist to care for with his problematic mood swings and frequently selfish attitude.
Ultimately if you’re a fan of period pieces, dance films or Cold War dramas, you’ll find something to love in The White Crow.
Though the film does occasionally feel disjointed, with regular and not immediately obvious flashbacks that don’t always feel as though they contribute to the characters or plot. On top of this Nureyev is a difficult protagonist to care for with his problematic mood swings and frequently selfish attitude.
Ultimately if you’re a fan of period pieces, dance films or Cold War dramas, you’ll find something to love in The White Crow.