The Ballet of the Nations (2019)
Billy Zane narrates this 50-minute arthouse film in which war is imagined as a diabolical dance choreographed by Satan and Ballet Master Death.
The film begins with Satan and Ballet Master Death discussing how to reintroduce chaos into a complacent society. Satan instructs Ballet Master Death to assemble an orchestra of human passions (Fear, Panic, Suspicion, Hatred, Heroism, Murder etc.) to provide the music for a corps de ballet of Nations to perform the dance macabre of war. What follows is an often-humorous assembly of the orchestra, filmed in the atmospheric cavernous tunnels beneath Bristol Temple Meads. Following this assembly, we see the core Nations perform their dance, joined by a larger cohort of Nations for the final act, Revenge. The film is interspersed with danced sections performed by a Chorus, evocative of the choric elements of classical Greek tragedy.
Cast
- Billy Zane - Narrator
- Peter Clements - Ballet Master Death
- Sonya Cullingford - Satan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballet of the Nations about?
- The film begins with Satan and Ballet Master Death discussing how to reintroduce chaos into a complacent society. Satan instructs Ballet Master Death to assemble an orchestra of human passions (Fear, Panic, Suspicion, Hatred, Heroism, Murder etc.) to provide the music for a corps de ballet of Nations to perform the dance macabre of war. What follows is an often-humorous assembly of the orchestra, filmed in the atmospheric cavernous tunnels beneath Bristol Temple Meads. Following this assembly, we see the core Nations perform their dance, joined by a larger cohort of Nations for the final act, Revenge. The film is interspersed with danced sections performed by a Chorus, evocative of the choric elements of classical Greek tragedy.
- Who directed The Ballet of the Nations?
- The Ballet of the Nations was directed by Joshua Bentovim, Roseanna Anderson.
- Who stars in The Ballet of the Nations?
- The Ballet of the Nations stars Billy Zane, Peter Clements, Sonya Cullingford.
- How long is The Ballet of the Nations?
- The Ballet of the Nations has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballet of the Nations?
- The Ballet of the Nations is a Drama film.