Storyline
In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Adam Garcia
Vaslav Nijinsky
Alex Jennings
Sergei Diaghilev
Emma Pierson
Romola
Griff Rhys Jones
Astruc
Jonathan Aris
Jean Cocteau
Christian McKay
Pierre Monteux
Richard Hope
Grigoriev
Philip Herbert
Antoine
André Schneider
Ivory
Naomi Wattis
Lydia
Peter Copley
Patron
Sara Dee
Lady Hysteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Riot at the Rite was released on October 18, 2005.
The runtime of Riot at the Rite is 1h 30m.
Riot at the Rite is a Drama, History movie.
Riot at the Rite has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Riot at the Rite is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Riot at the Rite was directed by Andy Wilson.
The main cast of Riot at the Rite includes Adam Garcia, Alex Jennings, Emma Pierson.
Riot at the Rite is originally in English.