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La Bayadère (2011)

Movie 166 min

Music

Marius Petipa’s exotic ballet set in legendary India is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement. Natalia Makarova’s sumptuous recreation of Petipa’s choreography, with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadère (temple dancer) Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor, and Marianela Nuñez as Gamzatti, whose alluring presence challenges Solor’s love for Nikiya. Live performance recorded in 2009.

Natalia Makarova Director Ross MacGibbon Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 4, 2011
Runtime
166 min
IMDb
tt17074274
Studio
Royal Opera House

Themes

Cast

Tamara Rojo Tamara Rojo Nikiya Carlos Acosta Carlos Acosta Solor Marianela Núñez Marianela Núñez Gamzatti Gary Avis Gary Avis Brahmin Christopher Saunders Christopher Saunders Rajah José Martín Golden Idol Valeriy Ovsyanikov Conductor

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Frequently asked questions

What is La Bayadère about?
Marius Petipa’s exotic ballet set in legendary India is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement. Natalia Makarova’s sumptuous recreation of Petipa’s choreography, with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadère (temple dancer) Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor, and Marianela Nuñez as Gamzatti, whose alluring presence challenges Solor’s love for Nikiya. Live performance recorded in 2009.
Who directed La Bayadère?
La Bayadère was directed by Natalia Makarova, Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in La Bayadère?
La Bayadère stars Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta, Marianela Núñez, Gary Avis.
When was La Bayadère released?
La Bayadère is a 2011 music film.
Where can I watch La Bayadère?
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