Don Quixote (Kirov Ballet)

IMDb 7.0 2004 β€’ 120 min β€’ Music

Director

Unknown

Country

RU

Plot Summary

The story of Don Quixote tells of the old knight who dreams of chivalry and his comic squire, Sancho Panza. This performance by the Kirov has been hailed as one of the greatest large cast ballet productions ever recorded on film. The tremendous resources of the Kirov Ballet flash and dash through the four acts of joyous Petipa and Gorsky choreography making Don Quixote a thrilling visual treat. This delightful spectacle features the great Soviet dancers Tatyana Terekhova and Farouk Ruzimatov as the lovers Kitri and Basilio. Don Quixote is performed by Kirov star Vladimir Ponomaryov. Filmed live at the Kirov Theatre in Leningrad.

Top Cast

Tatyana Terekhova
Tatyana Terekhova Kitri
Farouk Ruzimatov
Farouk Ruzimatov Basilio
Vladimir Ponomaryov
Vladimir Ponomaryov Don Quixote
Alexander Brouskin
Alexander Brouskin Sancho Panza
Alexander Lunyov
Alexander Lunyov Lorentzo