An Evening with The Royal Ballet (Fonteyn & Somes) DVD
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Film Details
Directed by Paul Czinner
Produced in 1960
Main Language - English
Countries & Regions - British Film
Film Description
Filmed on the stage of The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, director Paul Czinner's outstanding film showcases prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn in what was her first feature film. Partnered by Michael Somes, this film showcases acts from three of the most well-known and admired pieces of ballet in the world: Ondine, The Firebird, and Swan Lake (Act III).
DVD Details
Certificate: U
Publisher: Network
Length: 130 mins
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Region: 2
Cat No: 7952616
Format: DVD Colour
DVD Extras
- Original booklet as a PDF
- Stills gallery
- Interview with Margot Fonteyn from LWT’s Sunday Sunday, originally broadcast on ITV in 1984.
Community Reviews
by Barry Forshaw on 16th April 2004
This 1960 film is a ballet fan’s dream with dances from several different ballets including Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Neze’s Ondine. Star... Read on














