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Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq

2014·Movie
1h 31min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes90%72%
IMDb7.2Metacritic76–Rotten Tomatoes90%72%

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Wonder9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Of all the great ballerinas, Tanaquil Le Clercq may have been the most transcendent. With a body unlike any before hers, she mesmerized viewers and choreographers alike. With her elongated, race-horse physique, she became the new prototype for the great George Balanchine. Because of her extraordinary movement and unique personality on stage, she became a muse to two of the greatest choreographers in dance, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. She eventually married Balanchine, and Robbins created his famous version of Afternoon of a Faun for her. She had love, fame, adoration, and was the foremost dancer of her day until it suddenly all stopped. At the age of 27, she was struck down by polio and paralyzed. She never danced again. The ballet world has been haunted by her story ever since.
Biographical DocumentaryDance HistoryTragic Life StoryBallet IconArtistic LegacyEmotional ResilienceMelancholicInspirationalGeorge BalanchineMid-20th Century Culture

Crew

Directed by:
Nancy Buirski
Written by:
Nancy Buirski
Produced by:
Nancy Buirski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq legally?

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Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq is included with a subscription to OVID and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?

1 h 31 min

Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq runs 1 h 31 min.

Is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?

Critics83
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq higher (83) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq?

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