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Force of Nature Natalia is a British documentary film which follows the life of the famous dancer Natalia Osipova and the preparations for her fifth season as the principal dancer of the Royal Ballet. The film was released in 2019 and presented by Asterisk Films, Bird and Carrot and Foxy Films in association with Sky Arts,[1][failed verification] directed and produced by Gerald Fox, Alexandrina Markvo and Justine Waddell, Starring Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Jonathan Goddard, Natalia Osipova, Kevin O'Hare, Arthur Pita and Natalia Makarova.[2][3] The film premiered at Curzon Mayfair before a successful theatrical run at other Curzon and Indy cinemas across the UK. It then premiered on Sky Arts in the UK alongside a full-length version of The Mother.[4] The film was then broadcast on television channels around the world and is currently available on DVD/Blu-Ray released by Opus Arte and purchasable on Amazon and other platforms.[5]
| Force of Natural Natalia | |
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| Directed by | Gerald Fox |
| Produced by | Justine Waddell Gerald Fox Alexandrina Markvo |
| Starring | |
Production companies | Asterik Films Bird and Carrot Foxy Films |
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Running time | 1 hour 22 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
The force of Nature Natalia is a documentary about dance superstar Natalia Osipova which follows her for over a year in her life.
Cast edit
- Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui - Self
- Jonathan Goddard – Self
- Natalia Osipova – Self
- Kevin O'Hare – Self
- Arthur Pita – Self
- Natalia Makarova – Self
Production edit
The documentary film "Force of Nature Natalia" is a year-long portrayal of the life of Natalia Osipova, an accomplished dancer and principal of the Royal Ballet. The documentary covers her preparation for her fifth season as a principal dancer, her work with renowned contemporary choreographers, and provides access to her personal archive.[6][failed verification] The film also showcases her rehearsal process for two new dance works – "The Mother" by Arthur Pita and "Medusa" by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Furthermore, the documentary captures Natalia Osipova in action as she performs both lead roles in Natalia Makarova's classic production of "La Bayadere" for the Royal Ballet.[4]
References edit
- ^ Seibert, Brian (2023-01-22). "Review: In 'Force of Nature,' Natalia Osipova Is Absorbed in Memories". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Force of Nature Natalia (2019) – Gérald Fox | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie, retrieved 2023-04-23
- ^ "Force of Nature Natalia". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ a b "Force of Nature Natalia". Asterisk Films. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Force of Nature Natalia (2019), retrieved 2023-04-23
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2019-06-06). "Force of Nature Natalia – fascinating study of the Royal Ballet's star dancer". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-04-23.