Sergei Polunin

A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Dir. Laurence Connor, Nick Morris · With Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Hadley Fraser

The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

Dir. Ralph Fiennes · With Oleg Ivenko, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Chulpan Khamatova

A man and a woman are brought together by chance for several months. He is younger than she is, married, Russian, officially a diplomat stationed in Paris. She is a beautiful teacher and researcher, with her feet firmly on the ground. The film follows the evolution of their love, from the beginning to end.

Dir. Danielle Arbid · With Laetitia Dosch, Sergei Polunin, Lou-Teymour Thion

When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.

Dir. Lasse Hallström, Joe Johnston · With Mackenzie Foy, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Tom Sweet