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The Dancer (1994)

Movie ★ 10.0 100 min

Documentary

The career of a classical ballet dancer is short and often riddled with injuries, and it takes a special kind of artist to submit to the discipline and strenuous regimen needed to dance with a world-class company. Follows the young and gifted Katja Björner through years of intensive training at the Royal Swedish Ballet School as she develops into an international ballet star.

Donya Feuer Director Donya Feuer Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 9, 1994
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0109538
Country
Sweden
Language
English, Russian, Swedish
Studio
SVT Drama, Svenska Filminstitutet

Themes

Cast

Katja Björner Erland Josephson Erland Josephson Anneli Alhanko Clint Farha Valentina Savina Michael Messerer Aleksandr Khmelnitskiy Aleksandr Khmelnitskiy Robert Cohan Rudi van Dantzig Rudi van Dantzig Niklas Ek Niklas Ek Per Arthur Segerström Natalia Makarova Natalia Makarova Georgi Georgiu Georgi Georgiu Katarina Eriksson

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dancer about?
The career of a classical ballet dancer is short and often riddled with injuries, and it takes a special kind of artist to submit to the discipline and strenuous regimen needed to dance with a world-class company. Follows the young and gifted Katja Björner through years of intensive training at the Royal Swedish Ballet School as she develops into an international ballet star.
Who directed The Dancer?
The Dancer was directed by Donya Feuer.
Who stars in The Dancer?
The Dancer stars Katja Björner, Erland Josephson, Anneli Alhanko, Clint Farha.
When was The Dancer released?
The Dancer is a 1994 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Dancer?
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