Overview
The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.
Director
Ralph Fiennes
Production
BBC FilmMagnolia Mae FilmsHanWay FilmsMetalwork PicturesWork in ProgressMontebello Productions
