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"Nureyev", the critically acclaimed dance drama directed by Moze Mossanen exploring the life of Russian ballet star, Rudolph Nureyev, has received a total of six (6), Gemini Award nominations! Congratulations to all the nominees, as well as to the entire cast and crew, for being a part of the film's success. The film, starring Greta Hodkinson and Nico Archambault was named "a triumph" by the Globe and Mail when it premiered on December 1, 2009. The film also recently won the Golden Sheaf Award for Best Arts and Entertainment Program. Here are the nominations for "Nureyev": Best Performing Arts Program or Series or Arts Documentary Program or Series p. Moze Mossanen, Peter Gentile (Mossanen Productions) Best Direction in a Performing Arts Program or Series Moze Mossanen Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Moze Mossanen Best Photography in a Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series Dylan Macleod Best Picture Editing in a Comedy, Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series Jeff Bessner Best Performance in a Performing Arts Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) Nico Archambault

Posted by an associate of the film, "Nureyev", airing on Bravo! Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9 pm: The film is an exploration, through dance and dramatic monologues, of Nureyev's mythology and the psychology which permeated his rise to fame and defection. It does not purport to show or capture Nureyev's glory as a ballet dancer as there are countless films already in existence which provide that. Instead, the film uses dance to reveal Nureyev's narrative, especially his relations with his family, friends and lovers. What is unique about this film is that it is the very first time that dance has been used to explore Nureyev's story. In essence, even though the film is based on real people, it is a piece of fiction much like any cinematic biography where characters and situations are combined to create a dramatic story. The lead is played by Nico Archambault, a dancer new to ballet but a figure who has captured the fascination of audiences through his wonderful charisma, masculinity, charm and charged sexuality. As mentioned, he does not not attempt to capture Nureyev, the classical dancer, but rather pays a heartfelt tribute to him and the emotional forces that shaped him. The film is staged as a live concert but combines elements of a memory film (flashbacks and flashforwards) to provide glimpses into his inner life. The film will air on Bravo! (in Canada) on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9 pm EST. For those wishing to see the film outside of Canada, DVDs will be available in the near future. Please see the Facebook page where all the details will be posted.