AN EVENING WITH
TAGLIONI
An Evening with Taglioni is based on a true story. When legendary ballerina Marie Taglioni, the first woman to ever go 'en pointe' retired, her pointe shoes were bought by a fan, cooked at a lavish dinner party and served to 35 guests.
Made in partnership with English National Ballet and featuring 20 of their dancers alongside a principal cast of actors and dancers, including Alessandra Ferri and Antonia Franceschi. An Evening with Taglioni is an independently produced film and was made with support from Arts Council England.
An Evening with Taglioni premiered at the Venice Biennale 2021.
Duration: 14mins
Year: 2021
Supported by Arts Council England and Crowdfunding support
Direction and Choreography Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple
Director of Photography Matthias Pilz
Writer Jeff James
Editor Arttu Salmi
Music Frank Moon
A Co-Production between 130 Elektra Films and Jess and Morgs Films
Partners: Here East, Studio Wayne McGregor, English National Ballet
'Jess and Morgs are an original
and fresh voice in dance film.
Their work is accessible and innovative,
and should be supported'
JAN YOUNGHUSBAND
Commissioning editor BBC Music and Events
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