Stravinsky and the Ballets Russes: The Firebird / The Rite of Spring(2009)

Stravinsky and the Ballets Russes: The Firebird / The Rite of Spring is a documentary capturing two landmark ballets in their restored original choreography. Michel Fokine's The Firebird and Vaslav Nijinsky's The Rite of Spring stand as pivotal works of early 20th-century dance, and this film presents them as they were first conceived. The Firebird tells of a magical bird and a prince's quest, while The Rite of Spring explores pagan rituals through avant-garde movement that shocked audiences at its 1913 premiere. Both pieces showcase Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary scores alongside groundbreaking choreography that transformed ballet forever. This restoration allows viewers to experience these seminal works in their intended form, bridging the gap between classical and modern dance.