Premiered August 31, 2018 (Telluride); released March 22, 2019 (UK) and April 26, 2019 (US) Narrative Structure
The Kirov Ballet’s visit to France, where Nureyev’s desire for artistic freedom and Western culture leads to his defection at Le Bourget airport. The White Crow
The film utilizes three interweaving timelines to explore Nureyev's development and final choice: Premiered August 31, 2018 (Telluride); released March 22,
Oleg Ivenko , a professional Ukrainian ballet dancer making his acting debut Premiered August 31