Rudolf Nureyev, Biography of a Russian Icon

May 29, 2025 | An exceptional dancer, Rudolf Nureyev changed his destiny in 1961 by fleeing the USSR to seek asylum in France. He was 23 years old, and this bold move would separate him from his family for more than 25 years.

Brilliant and uncompromising, he conquered the West and became a ballet icon. In 1983, he became head of dance at the Paris Opera.

This documentary, combining rare archival footage and intimate testimonies, traces the dazzling career of a free artist, who passed away in 1993 at the age of only 54.