Swan Lake

1998 | 118 minutes | 9.0 ★ (0)

Swan Lake
  • Overview

    Contemporary dance company Adventures In Motion Pictures' triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake, with its cast of male swans, has turned tradition upside down and has taken the ballet fraternity by storm. Never has such a contemporary re-working of a traditional ballet thrilled both ardent critics and modern dance enthusiasts in such equal measure. Originally broadcast on the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 26, episode 15).

  • Release Date

    10 June 1998

  • DirectingMatthew Bourne
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