The Flames of Paris

(2010)

Genres: Music

Year: 2010

Runtime: 103 мин

Country: Russia

Director: Vincent Bataillon

Cast: Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev, Denis Savin, Yuri Klevtsov, Nina Kaptsova, Anna Antonicheva, Ruslan Skvortsov, Yuliana Malkhasyants, Vitaly Biktimirov, Gennadi Yanin

Plot

A tale of the French Revolution, The Flames of Paris belongs to the pearls of the pure classics of classical dance. This world premiere recording of the production from choreographer Alexei Ratmansky (after Vasily Vaynonenon) and the Bolshoi Ballet, features the standout soloists Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. Although set in revolutionary France, The Flames of Paris was intended to serve as an allegory for contemporary events in the Soviet Union. The ballet premiered in 1932 on the anniversary of the October Revolution, and one of its main characters was the population - revolutionary in mood and ready for action. Not surprisingly, The Flames of Paris was quickly included in the ranks of works which were always presented for major anniversaries.The choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has attempted to make maximum use of the preserved fragments of Vasily Vainonen in his new ballet.