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The Bolero

1973·Movie
26min

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The Bolero fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wondrous and wholesome

  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography7

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About

The first part of this Academy Award-winning short consists of a behind-the-scenes look at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as it prepares to perform Ravel's "Bolero." Individual musicians offer their thoughts as workers set up chairs and music stands; there are also comments by conductor Zubin Mehta and scenes of Mehta and the orchestra rehearsing. The rest of the film features a complete performance of "Bolero" with striking images of the orchestra as the music relentlessly approaches its climax.
Orchestral PerformanceClassical MusicBehind-the-ScenesEducationalVisually StrikingInspiringArtisticConcert FilmRavel

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bolero legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bolero worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Bolero?

0 h 26 min

The Bolero runs 0 h 26 min.

What language is The Bolero in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bolero?

2CAUS

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