Sky Arte documentary explores Nureyev and Bruhn's love story
A new documentary titled 'Rudolf Nureyev e Erik Bruhn' premieres on Sky Arte on January 6, the 32nd anniversary of Nureyev's death. The film, part of the 'Artists in Love' series, examines the complex romantic and professional relationship between two ballet legends. They met in Copenhagen in 1961 when Nureyev was a 23-year-old defector from Soviet Russia and Bruhn was the star of the Royal Danish Ballet. Despite temperamental differences and demanding careers, their bond endured. Archival footage, unpublished documents, and testimonies reveal the intensity of their union, including conflicts. When Bruhn was dying of an incurable disease, Nureyev was at his bedside.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Rudolf Nureyev e Erik Bruhn' airs on Sky Arte on January 6.
- January 6 marks the 32nd anniversary of Nureyev's death.
- The documentary is part of the 'Artists in Love' series.
- Nureyev and Bruhn met in Copenhagen in 1961.
- Nureyev was a 23-year-old defector from Soviet Russia at the time.
- Bruhn was the leading dancer of the Royal Danish Ballet.
- The film uses archival footage, unpublished documents, and testimonies.
- Nureyev was with Bruhn when he died of an incurable disease.
Entities
Artists
- Rudolf Nureyev
- Erik Bruhn
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Royal Danish Ballet
- Artribune
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Russia
- Austria