Irek Mukhamedov Documentary

[Ellie]

Not sure if this has been posted before, but the link has been doing the rounds on FB today. I really enjoyed watching it.

 

[jmhopton]

This is a brilliant doc. it was shown on tv in  (I think) 1991 just after Irek had  completed his first year at RB. It is one of the very few docs that has a great match of dance and commentary and actually focuses well on Irek and not just a vehicle for the interviewer whom I don't think we really see. I think it should be compulsory viewing for anyone thinking of doing a personal ballet doc. as it is one of the very few ballet docs that don't leave me feeling short-changed about seeing too much interviewer and not enough dance.

[penelopesimpson]

Fabulous documentary which I had never seen before.  The balance is perfect and today's presenters should be made to watch it.  What a contrast with Ore Oduba asking 'how do you feel' of people who are breathless.

[Sim]

Thanks so much for this, Ellie.  I look forward to watching it!

[Two Pigeons]

Thank you from me too.  I had forgotten what good ballet documentaries we used to have.  

[Mary]

Thanks so much. This is an inspiration. So much excellent footage. I really enjoyed watching Dowell and Macmillan coaching, the interviews with Mukhamedov, a beautiful young Monica Mason, and so much more: most of all so much dancing. It is indeed a model documentary and I learnt a lot watching it. He comes across as so dedicated and focused.

 

I would love to see Winter Dreams again at the RB.