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Capturing the ephemeral beauty of the dancers, documentarian Frederick Wiseman’s new critically-acclaimed film chronicles one of the world’s finest ballet companies as they rehearse and perform seven ballets: Genus by Wayne McGregor, Le Songe de Medée by Angelin Preljocaj, La Maison de Bernarda by Mats Ek, Paquita by Pierre Lacotte, Casse Noisette by Rudolph Noureev, Orphée and Eurydice by Pina Bausch, and Romeo and Juliette by Sasha Waltz. Taking viewers behind the scenes, the film shows the work involved in administering the company and the coordinated and collaborative work of choreographers, ballet masters, dancers, musicians, and costume, set, and lighting designers. True to Wiseman’s trademark style, developed over more than forty years of filmmaking, no added music, interviews, or name cards interrupt the audience’s immersion in the world of dance, creating an inimitable portrait of a dance institution. The 159-minute film is in English and French with English subtitles.

Admission to Bryn Mawr Film Institute is $9.50 for adults, $6.75 for seniors and students, and $5.00 for BMFI members. Matinees before 3pm are $6.75. For showtimes, visit www.BrynMawrFilm.org.

Photo: la danse 1 (c) bernd uhlig

About Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Bryn Mawr Film Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to restoring the historic Bryn Mawr Theater and transforming it into the region’s preeminent film entertainment and education center.  Founded in 2002 by Main Line academic, business, and civic leaders, Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a daily program of first-run and repertory art and independent films and provides a comprehensive film studies curriculum, including courses, workshops, discussions, guest lecturers, visual literacy programs, and student screening opportunities.  To learn about upcoming events or find news about the theater’s restoration project, visit www.BrynMawrFilm.org, or write to Info@BrynMawrFilm.org.