Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes

Produced by the department of exhibition programs of the National Gallery of Art in Washington and narrated by Tilda Swinton, this film explores Serge Diaghilev’s Russian roots, his genius for bringing together avant-garde composers, dancers, painters, and designers, and the legacy of the Ballets Russes. The film includes highlights from Ballets Russes productions recreated by major dance companies in the United States and Europe.

Thanks: National Gallery of Art in Washington