Nice ballet sequences but little insight into Nureyev the man
Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Soviet Union in 1961 and became a superstar performing in the United States and other Western countries until dying of AIDS in 1993 at the age of 54. “I Am a Dancer” shows Nureyev in class, backstage, in rehearsal, and in performance.<br /><br />The film opens with Nureyev at the barre as he and other dancers follow the directions of an off-screen instructor. His form is perfect, his movements precise, his focus intense. Close-ups center on his ruggedly handsome face and his feet, back, and arms. Later we see him alone, dancing in a rehearsal hall. That sequence illustrates the tedium of constant practice but goes on well after the point is made. We get it. Ballet dancing is tough, especially for a professional aspiring to be the best.<br /><br />We see a corps rehearsal of “La Sylphide” and a performance of the ballet’s love scene exquisitely performed by Nureyev and Carla Fracci. Next is a rehearsal of Glen Tetley’s “Field Figures” partnering Nureyev with Deanne Bergsma. This is apparently a later rehearsal, as it is interrupted only once by the ballet master. Dressed in practice clothes, the two performers gracefully embody this blend of classical and modern dance. Had director Pierre Jourdan concentrated on earlier rehearsals or edited a progression from earlier rehearsals through to later ones, we would have a much better idea of the difficulty of mounting a ballet and the gradual transformation from idea to fully staged dance.<br /><br />The highlight of the film pairs Nureyev with his most famous partner, Margot Fonteyn, in a sequence from “Marguerite and Armand” with full costuming and sets. Fonteyn speaks briefly about how she and Nureyev met and describes him as moody and funny, but provides little insight into their working relationship. A perfect showcase for two stars, “Marguerite and Armand” is the most cinematic piece in the film, with multiple dissolves illustrating Marguerite’s fever dream, extensive use of close-ups, kaleidoscopic views,  and smoky framing.<br /><br />The final sequence is the last act pas de deux from “The Sleeping Beauty,” danced by Nureyev and Lynn Seymour in front of a live audience. Against a painted backdrop, the dancers perform together and alone. Here is where we see Nureyev at his finest as he leaps across the stage, pirouettes and spins like a whirling dervish. The audience erupts in cheers, and the dancers take their bows in a precisely choreographed curtain call.<br /><br />Nureyev believes that dancing is its own reward. “When I’m working, I’m content,” he says, but we never get to know the man beyond dance. We see moments in his dressing room as he readies his costume and applies make-up, but the only shot of him beyond the world of ballet occurs when he leaves the theater and walks into the street to a world we’ll never see. What does he do after a performance? What is his private life like? These questions are never answered, which makes “I Am a Dancer” unsatisfying. We get a glimpse into Nureyev’s working life but, for the most part, he remains a talented enigma. Dance aficionados will enjoy the rehearsal and performance sequences but will come away with few insights into the man.<br /><br />Bonus materials on the unrated Blu-ray release include background commentary on Nureyev and Fonteyn, a discussion of “I Am a Dancer,” a booklet containing a critical essay, and theatrical trailers.
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