Author: Bruce Greenwood

Format: NTSC

Release Date: 04-01-2011

Details: Product Description Two-time Academy Award®-nominated director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy) celebrates the inspirational true story of ballet dancer Li Cunxin in this stunning adaptation of Li’s best-selling autobiography. When granted the opportunity of a lifetime to train with the renowned Houston Ballet, eighteen-year-old Li leaves behind a life of poverty and oppression in Communist China to embark on a transformative journey to the West, where he soars to stardom—and meets the love of his life. But he soon learns that his quest for freedom must come at a price. Review "A treat to watch!" -- Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal "A treat to watch" -- Joe Morgenstern, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL "Beautiful and compelling...Ballet has never looked so darn sumptuous and appealing" -- Bruce DeMara, TORONTO STAR "Exemplary" -- Rebecca J. Ritzel, THE WASHINGTON POST "Mao’s Last Dancer is a masterpiece! A feel-good film bursting with courage, energy and overwhelming inspiration…the highly charged emotional finale will leave you cheering." -- Rex Reed, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER "Spectacular dancing and music" -- Maria Puente, USA TODAY

UPC: 629159045276

EAN: 0629159045276

Languages: english

Binding: Blu-ray

Item Condition: New