The Secret of Success (1964)

A look behind the scenes at the Bolshoi Theatre. This feature-length ballet film explores the Russian school of realistic dance and highlights the immense daily effort that goes into an artist’s preparation before they take to the stage. Chronicles the arduous journey to mastery: from the first lessons of the kids who joined the ballet class, to the performances of famous dancers – the public’s idols, who have already mastered the magical lightness and beauty of choreography, the pinnacle of this art.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Aleksandr Lavrenyuk

Ravel's Boléro

R

Raisa Struchkova

Alla Osipenko

Ekaterina Maksimova

Natalia Bessmertnova

E

Elena Kholina

Natalia Kasatkina

Nina Timofeyeva

Mikhail Lavrovsky

Vladimir Levashyov

M

Maya Samokhvalova

Y

Yaroslav Sekh

A

Anatoly Simachev

N

Nina Sorokina

Sergey Radchenko

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