Rather than crop the images of le clercq s dances, the docu changes aspect ratio for the many episodes using vintage kinescopes. Nancy buirski, director, producer and writer of the documentary afternoon of a faun. Tanaquil le clercq is a frighteningly real, gracefully candid portrait of an artist. She mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike her elongated, racehorse physique became the new prototype for. Rarely has a film revealed such a dramatic experience on such an intimate scale. Sep 25, 20 a radiant film about tanaquil le clercqwife of and muse to george balanchinewho was struck down by polio at the peak of her career, and a vivid portrayal of a world and a time gone by. Of the great ballerinas, tanaquil le clercq mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike. Tanaquil le clercq may also be available with public.
To purchase the dvd with ppr or dsl, please contact estelle grosso or call 212 6296880. It was first performed in 1953 by new york city ballet, and is dedicated to tanaquil le clercq, for whom the ballet was choreographed. Tanaquil le clercq recently had a week long run in san francisco and tells the story of a brilliant american ballerina whose performing career was tragically ended after contracting polio. A new documentary film by nancy buirski afternoon of a faun. Ob sie in einem klassischen ballett auftrat oder ihr wildes temperament spruhen lie. Afternoon of a faun about the wife and muse of george balanchine at a press conference during the 51st new york film festival. Tanaquil le clercq 20 starring michael stuhlbarg and tanaquil le clerq on dvd and bluray. Tanaquil le clercq may also be available with public performance rights ppr and digital site licensing dsl for colleges and universities. Thats because it is an episode of the pbs documentary series american masters, given some extra breathing room and a tiny theatrical release. Of the great ballerinas, tanaquil le clercq may have been the most transcendent.
Tanaquil le clercq pictured, a documentary about the celebrated us ballet star tanaquil le clercq. A mesmerizing portrait of legendary ballerina tanaquil le clercq muse to both george balanchine and jerome robbins whose career was cut short by polio at. With a body unlike any before hers, she mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike her elongated, racehorse physique became the new prototype for the. With a soulstirring soundtrack and exquisite visuals, this is a story of how one woman passionately influenced an entire art form. She stood out even as a child by the age of 16 she was a winner tall, thin, elegant, witty, with a big jump and.
Buirski the loving story brings to the screen the magnificent and tragic story of tanaquil le clercq. Tanaquil le clercq premiere, jewish community center jcc in manhattan, new york, ny february 3, 2014. A radiant film about tanaquil le clercq wife of and muse to george balanchinewho was struck down by polio at the peak of her career, and a vivid portrayal of a world and a time gone by. So it feels a little bit unsporting to sink too much energy into. Afternoon of a faun is a production of augusta films in association with steeplechase films and thirteen productions llcs american masters for wnet.
See more ideas about afternoon of a faun, art and renaissance art. The 1950s was a notable time in the culture of new york. She was long and tall when other dancers were short, and her fluid movements possessed an intoxicating quality that inspired audiences and choreographers alike. Francisco moncion and tanaquil le clercq in afternoon of a faun the new york public library digital collections.
With her elongated, racehorse physique, she became the new prototype for the great george balanchine. A mesmerizing portrait of legendary ballerina tanaquil le clercq muse to both george balanchine and jerome robbins. Rather than crop the images of le clercqs dances, the docu changes aspect ratio for the many episodes using vintage kinescopes. Tanaquil le clercq was the fourth and last wife 19521969 of george balanchine, the pioneer of american ballet. Nov 23, 2014 the biographical documentary afternoon of a faun. A radiant film about tanaquil le clercqwife of and muse to george balanchinewho was struck down by polio at the peak of her career, and a vivid portrayal of a world and a time gone by. Of all the great ballerinas, tanaquil le clercq may have been the most transcendent.
Nancy buirski presents american masters tanaquil le clercq. Because of her extraordinary movement and unique personality on stage, she became a muse to two of the greatest choreographers in dance, george. And nancy buirskys documentary afternoon of a faun. Tanaquil le clercq hd 3d regarder en francais english subtitles afternoon of a faun. Thirteens american masters series presents the national. Tanaquil le clercq full movie english subtitles afternoon of a faun. Of the great ballerinas, le clercq may have been the most transcendent, mesmerizing viewers and choreographers alike. Tanaquil le clercq online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Francisco moncion and tanaquil le clercq perform in jerome robbins ballet, afternoon of a faun, in 1953. Balanchine married her and robbins created his famous version of afternoon of a faun for tanny. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our. Tanaquil le clercq rotten tomatoes great portrait of a wonderful and, perhaps, somewhat unknown talent. Tanaquil le clercq looks like a tv episode and has the generic structure of a tv episode, and what do you know. Tanaquil le clercq is an excellent docu presented in a fine transfer.
Tanaquil le clercq was still a teenager when george balanchine made her a principal dancer of the new york city ballet. Mar 31, 2014 a new documentary film by nancy buirski afternoon of a faun. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. Afternoon of a faun new york city ballet official site. Tanaquil le clercq film poster, afternoon of a faun. With tanaquil le clerq, jacques damboise, barbara horgan, randall bourscheidt. Tanaquil le clercq was a french ballet dancer and principal dancer with the new york city. She mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike her elongated, racehorse physique watch afternoon of a faun.
At age 27, tanny was struck down by polio and paralyzed. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Oct 08, 20 director nancy buirski discusses her documentary tanaquil le clercq. The stills accompanying the show are beautifully chosen. Richard lorber at arrivals for afternoon of a faun. Tanaquil le clercq, a documentary film about the ballerina tanaquil le clercq disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title afternoon of a faun. Tanaquil le clercq with its extraordinary footage and a story replete with tragic ironies, nancy. She mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike her elongated racehorse physique became the new prototype for the great george balanchine. Tanaquil le clercq with its extraordinary footage and a story replete with tragic ironies, nancy buirskis documentary on famed 50s prima ballerina. Interested in bringing afternoon of a faun to your school or library. Le clercq was renowned as the most iconic dancer of her time before she was paralysed by polio at the age of 27. Tanaquil le clercq named after the jerome robbins afternoon of a faun choreographed le clercq which includes cameos by robbins, jacques damboise and arthur mitchell, the new york city ballet performer who eventually founded the dance theater of harlem, could be its own tragic ballet.
Tanaquil le clercq was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. She was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. With a body unlike any before hers, she mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike. Tanaquil le clercq nancy buirski director, producer rated. Tanaquil le clercq 19292000 was a star ballerina with the new york city ballet who greatly influenced choreographers george balanchine. Director nancy buirski discusses her documentary tanaquil le clercq. View a slideshow of images from afternoon of a faun. Tanaquil le clercq movie poster, afternoon of a faun. Of all the great ballerinas, tanaquil le clercq 19292000, known as. Francisco moncion and tanaquil le clercq in afternoon of a faun.
Afternoon of a faun by nancy buirski overdrive rakuten. Genres documentary, special interest director nancy buirski. Francisco moncion and tanaquil le clercq in afternoon of a faun the new york public library. Le clercqs life and career are profiled in the 20 documentary film, afternoon of a faun. Francisco moncion and tanaquil le clercq in afternoon of a. But it is the downtoearth human touches that make afternoon of a faun. On a tour of europe, she was struck down by polio and paralyzed. She mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike her. A mesmerizing portrait of legendary ballerina tanaquil le clercq muse to both george balanchine and jerome robbins whose career was cut short by polio at the age of 27. Jerome robbins dance division, the new york public library.
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