The Last Phantoms / Maria teatri fantoomid

The Last Phantoms

Documentary feature about ardent fans’ outlook on the unique and world-famous Russian ballet.
Five ballet fans are under the hypnotic influence of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera and Ballet Theatre of St. Petersburg. They have visited ballet performances for over half a century and were the witnesses and custodians of the triumph of the glorious past.
But now they are forced to gaze at the ballerina’s poor techniques and the general downfall of once-privileged Russian art.
This is a story about passion, immortality and elevation of spirits.

Details

Country of Production
Estonia

Year of Production
2006

Format
Digi Beta Pal, Beta SP Pal

Length
54 / 58 min

Director
Marianna Kaat

Production
Baltic Film Production in co-production with Illume, Oazis and NPS in association with YLE Teema, ETV, LTV, LRT

Original Language
Russian

Subtitles
English