Film
Closer Than Yesterday
2024 · 1h 21m · Documentary · Drama · Family
Two young San Francisco Ballet dancers compete on the world stage at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.
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Overview
“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.
Cast
Carmela Mayo
Protagonist
Alexis Francisco Valdez
Supporting Cast
Tiit Helimets
Supporting Cast
Esteban Cuadrado
Supporting Cast
Minna TervamäkiSupporting
Supporting Cast
Helgi Tomasson
Supporting Cast
Myles Thatcher
Supporting Cast
Crew
- Lisa Le LievreDirector · Producer · Editor · Writer
- Tiit HelimetsProducer
- Jerome StollyDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 4, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Rated
- G
- Budget
- $80,000
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Family
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