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Beautifully directed by Mandy Chang and edited by Karin Steininger. From the Screen Australia website...

"After 70 years the thrill and glamour of the fabulous Ballets Russes is still as vibrant as ever, and in homage to their brilliance, The Australian Ballet is re-staging one of their greatest productions, The Firebird. This is the behind the scenes story of that re-creation, an historical look at the Ballets Russes 1930's tours of Australia and a celebration of how this thrilling dance company changed our cultural landscape forever. Part contemporary performance, part history, 'Ballets Russes, Our Russian Revolution' tells the story of this extraordinary company and its profound and lasting effect on Australian culture.."

• Broadcast on the ABC (2009)

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What the Critics Have Said

“Deeply insightful, rich in detail and genuinely engaging, A Thousand Encores is a fantastic exploration of a significant figure in Australia's cultural history. Definitely a must-see for the culturally curious and ballet fans and aficionados" - Michelle Ho, Citysearch TV, October 2009

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