From his daring defection to his meteoric rise, this portrait of ballet’s first global superstar is as captivating as the man himself.
Nureyev: Lifting the Curtain
Documentary

This is the story of how the most famous dancer that England ever produced was deceived and betrayed by those closest to her; of hos a little girl called Peggy Hookham, brought up in Shanghai, told her mother she would one day become the greatest dancer in the world; and of how, in spite of being almost unable to walk, she was still performing when she was 67.
“Directed by arts filmmaker Tony Palmer, the documentary looks beyond public glamour to reveal the true vulnerability of the dancer. A central highlight is its extensive exploration of Margot Fonteyn's legendary onstage partnership and deep friendship with Rudolf Nureyev, a pairing that revitalized both of their careers and created a historic artistic chemistry.”
— Marquee TV Content Curator