Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer

Name: Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Released: January 3, 2018
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Marcelo Gomes

2018

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Cinema Tropical | Release Date: January 3, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Marcelo Gomes

Summary: Marcelo Gomes is a danceur noble: a male ballet dancer whose extraordinary technique, charismatic presence, and seemingly effortless strength make him the embodiment of the classical prince. Raised in Rio de Janeiro, the darkly handsome dancer, a principal with American Ballet Theatre since 2002, has been called the Pelé of Ballet. When notMarcelo Gomes is a danceur noble: a male ballet dancer whose extraordinary technique, charismatic presence, and seemingly effortless strength make him the embodiment of the classical prince. Raised in Rio de Janeiro, the darkly handsome dancer, a principal with American Ballet Theatre since 2002, has been called the Pelé of Ballet. When not performing, rehearsing, or traveling the world as a guest artist, Gomes is at home in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen, accompanied by Lua, his dachshund. He is a delight, whether candidly discussing the positive influence of a gay uncle while he was growing up, the joys of particular roles, or the vicissitudes of his devotion to classical dance. [Cinema Tropical]… Expand

Director: David Barba and James Pellerito

Genre(s): Biography, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 80 min

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Elizabeth Zimmer

Jan 4, 2018

David Barba and James Pellerito’s doc foregrounds Marcelo Gomes’s beautiful body even as it revels in his good brain, excellent spirits, flawless dance technique, and sense of humor. Read full review

David Rooney

Dec 22, 2017

Gomes proves an engaging subject, whose dedication is as inspiring as the breathtaking grace and strength of his dancing. Read full review

Diego Semerene

Dec 22, 2017

Lost, or at least merely glossed over, throughout this hagiographic documentary portrait is the miraculous story of an effeminate Brazilian boy who was actually allowed to blossom through dance and who, because of such permission, has managed to survive his queer childhood a little more unscathed. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Jan 2, 2018

In retrospect, the sheer amount of gush in the movie, all the praise and feverish shouts of bravo, underscores the limits of affirmational documentaries. It is also a reminder that a movie’s meaning is made (and remade) by its viewers, not just its content. Read full review

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