Polina

Directed by Valérie Müller & Angelin Preljocaj

Based upon a graphic novel by Bastien Vivès, Polina is a cinematic pas de deux between choreographer Angelin Preljocaj and director Valérie Müller. It recounts the fall from grace of a promising ballet dancer who turns her back on the prestigious Bolchoï when she discovers contemporary dance, following her love interest Adrien (Niels Schneider) to France to work for famous choreographer Liria Elsaj (Binoche).

Duration:
108 minutes

Translated title:
Polina, danser sa vie

Languages:
French and Russian

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
France

Year of production:
2016