Erik Bruhn

Erik Bruhn

Born: October 3, 1928
Died: April 1, 1986
in Copenhagen, Denmark
Erik Belton Evers Bruhn (3 October 1928 – 1 April 1986) was a Danish danseur, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author.

Movies for Erik Bruhn...

That's Dancing!
Title: That's Dancing!
Character: From 'Hans Christian Andersen' (archive footage)
Released: January 18, 1985
Type: Movie
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.
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Giselle
Title: Giselle
Character: Count Albrecht
Released: August 2, 1970
Type: Movie
A film version of the ballet Giselle. Filmed in a studio, using innovative editing and cinematography to go along with the choreography, this film stands out from filmed stage-performances.
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Swan Lake
Title: Swan Lake
Character: Prince
Released: December 27, 1967
Type: Movie
Bruhn’s Swan Lake was a fascinating psychological drama that departed from traditional versions, which proved controversial and ground-breaking. He enhanced the role of Prince Siegfried, whom he occasionally performed, with more dancing and depth, saying he wished to tell the story of the Prince rather than the Swan Queen. He also changed the role of Von Rothbart, the evil sorcerer, to the Black Queen (initially played by Franca). His telling changed the story from a struggle between good and evil to focus on the Prince’s relationships with the women in his life – his mother, the Black Queen, the Swan Queen and the Black Swan – each representing a different form of control or influence. To emphasize the powerful emotion of the story, Bruhn reinstated the tragic ending, with the Prince driven to his death by the swans.
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Hans Christian Andersen
Title: Hans Christian Andersen
Character: The Hussar - Danced by
Released: December 19, 1952
Type: Movie
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.