Rudolf Nureyev: Dance to Freedom

BBC Two / IWC Media

A BAFTA and Grierson-nominated feature-length documentary recounting Rudolf Nureyev’s daring 1961 defection from the Soviet Union — a turning point that transformed ballet and Cold War culture. Blending rare archive, new interviews and dramatic reconstructions, it offers a thrillingly cinematic portrait of an artist breaking free.

“A gripping, beautifully crafted portrait of an artist at a turning point — thrillingly cinematic.” — The Telegraph

 “Stylish, heartfelt and full of insight… a rich evocation of both the man and the moment.” — The Times