Though it began as a straight filming of "Giselle," a la Franco Zeffirelli, DANCERS evolved into a telling of a behind-the-scenes story of a ballet company, which is interwoven with the dance. Tony Sergoyev (Mikhail Baryshnikov), the world's finest ballet dancer, is auditioning dancers and
beginning rehearsals for a film production of "Giselle." He is engaged to Contessa (Mariangela Melato) and has been involved with a number of his troupe's dancers. He turns his attention to 17-year-old ingenue Lisa (Julie Kent), who is auditioning for a place in the company. Heavily cliched and
downright silly at times, DANCERS exists for Baryshnikov's brilliance and the talent o...
Released:
1987
Rated:
PG
Length:
99 mins