Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq (2014)

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Of all the great ballerinas, Tanaquil Le Clercq may have been the most transcendent. With a body unlike any before hers, she mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike. With her elongated, race-horse physique, she became the new prototype for the great George Balanchine. Because of her extraordinary movement and unique personality on stage, she became a muse to two of the greatest choreographers in dance, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. She eventually married Balanchine, and Robbins created his famous version of Afternoon of a Faun for her. She had love, fame, adoration, and was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. At the age of 27, she was struck down by polio and paralyzed. She never danced again. The ballet world has been haunted by her story ever since.

Director: Nancy Buirski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Production: Augusta Films, Steeplechase Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq about?
Of all the great ballerinas, Tanaquil Le Clercq may have been the most transcendent. With a body unlike any before hers, she mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike. With her elongated, race-horse physique, she became the new prototype for the great George Balanchine. Because of her extraordinary movement and unique personality on stage, she became a muse to two of the greatest choreographers in dance, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. She eventually married Balanchine, and Robbins created his famous version of Afternoon of a Faun for her. She had love, fame, adoration, and was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. At the age of 27, she was struck down by polio and paralyzed. She never danced again. The ballet world has been haunted by her story ever since.
Who directed Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?
Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq was directed by Nancy Buirski.
Who stars in Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?
Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Marianne Bower.
How long is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?
Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?
Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq is a Documentary film.
Where was Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq produced?
Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq was produced in United States of America.