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  • Riot at the Rite (2005)
  • TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, History, Music
Riot at the Rite (2005)
TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, History, Music

In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is ...See moreIn the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits. Written by Peter Brynmor Roberts See less
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Director
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William Diver (as Bill Diver)
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Mar 11, 2006 (United Kingdom)

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42 cast members
Name Known for
Alex Jennings
Sergei Diaghilev Sergei Diaghilev   See fewer
Adam Garcia
Vaslav Nijinsky Vaslav Nijinsky   See fewer
George Antoni
Vassili Vassili   See fewer
Emma Pierson
Romola de Pulsky Romola de Pulsky   See fewer
Rachael Stirling
Marie Rambert Marie Rambert   See fewer
Philip Gammon
Kolossal the Pianist Kolossal the Pianist   See fewer
Aidan McArdle
Igor Stravinsky Igor Stravinsky   See fewer
Richard Hope
Grigoriev Grigoriev   See fewer
Matthew Hart
Menshikov Menshikov   See fewer
Philip Battley
Bassoonist Bassoonist   See fewer
Christian McKay
Pierre Monteux Pierre Monteux   See fewer
Griff Rhys Jones
Gabriel Astruc Gabriel Astruc   See fewer
Pearce Quigley
Nicholas Roerich Nicholas Roerich   See fewer
Julian Bleach
Violinist Violinist   See fewer
Annie Symons
Wardrobe Mistress Wardrobe Mistress   See fewer
Zenaida Yanowsky
Maria Piltz Maria Piltz   See fewer
Jemma Redgrave
Lady Ottoline Morrell Lady Ottoline Morrell   See fewer
George Asprey
Journalist Journalist   See fewer
Barnaby Stone
Journalist Journalist   See fewer
Kate McKenzie
Chic Couple Chic Couple   See fewer
Chris Lynam
Chic Couple Chic Couple   See fewer
James Greene
Old Gent Old Gent   See fewer
Peter Copley
Old Gent Old Gent   See fewer
Hugh Sachs
Marcel Marcel   See fewer
Philip Herbert
Antoine Antoine   See fewer
Sara Dee
Hysterical Couple - Lady Hysteria Hysterical Couple - Lady Hysteria   See fewer
Mace Richards
Hysterical Couple Hysterical Couple   See fewer
Richard Durden
Poker-Faced Couple Poker-Faced Couple   See fewer
Jane How
Poker-Faced Couple - Madame Tissonier Poker-Faced Couple - Madame Tissonier   See fewer
Jonathan Aris
Jean Cocteau Jean Cocteau   See fewer
Julian Firth
Enthusiast Enthusiast   See fewer
Robin Hooper
Detractor Detractor   See fewer
Andrew Massey
Stravinsky Double Stravinsky Double   See fewer
Ivan Putrov
'Le Spectre de la Rose' Dancer 'Le Spectre de la Rose' Dancer   See fewer
Roberta Marquez Seret
'Le Spectre de la Rose' Dancer 'Le Spectre de la Rose' Dancer   See fewer
Alex Argenti
French Posh Lady (uncredited) French Posh Lady (uncredited)   See fewer
Elizabeth Ford
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Mansbridge
Musician (uncredited) Musician (uncredited)   See fewer
André Schneider
Ivory (uncredited) Ivory (uncredited)   See fewer
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