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Riot at the Rite (2005)
TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, History, Music

Riot at the Rite (2005)

TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, History, Music

In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is ...See moreIn the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits. Written by Peter Brynmor Roberts See less

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42 cast members

Name	Known for
Alex Jennings Sergei Diaghilev Sergei Diaghilev See fewer	The Lady in the Van (2015)
Adam Garcia Vaslav Nijinsky Vaslav Nijinsky See fewer	Coyote Ugly (2000)
George Antoni Vassili Vassili See fewer	Elizabeth (1998)
Emma Pierson Romola de Pulsky Romola de Pulsky See fewer	Absolutely Anything (2015)
Rachael Stirling Marie Rambert Marie Rambert See fewer	Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
Philip Gammon Kolossal the Pianist Kolossal the Pianist See fewer	The Life Class (2008)
Aidan McArdle Igor Stravinsky Igor Stravinsky See fewer	Ella Enchanted (2004)
Richard Hope Grigoriev Grigoriev See fewer	Piece of Cake (1988)
Matthew Hart Menshikov Menshikov See fewer	Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005)
Naomi Wattis Lydia Lydia See fewer	Unforgotten (2015)
Philip Battley Bassoonist Bassoonist See fewer	Downton Abbey (2010)
Christian McKay Pierre Monteux Pierre Monteux See fewer	Me and Orson Welles (2008)
Griff Rhys Jones Gabriel Astruc Gabriel Astruc See fewer	Alas Smith & Jones (1984)
Pearce Quigley Nicholas Roerich Nicholas Roerich See fewer	The Way Back (I) (2010)
Julian Bleach Violinist Violinist See fewer	The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Annie Symons Wardrobe Mistress Wardrobe Mistress See fewer	King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
Zenaida Yanowsky Maria Piltz Maria Piltz See fewer	Great Performances (1971)
Jemma Redgrave Lady Ottoline Morrell Lady Ottoline Morrell See fewer	The Beekeeper (2024)
George Asprey Journalist Journalist See fewer	Frankenstein (1994)
Barnaby Stone Journalist Journalist See fewer	CI5: The New Professionals (1998)
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Philip Herbert Antoine Antoine See fewer	Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
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Ivan Putrov 'Le Spectre de la Rose' Dancer 'Le Spectre de la Rose' Dancer See fewer	Great Performances (1971)
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