Degas and the Dancer (Audio Described)

This 1999 Humanitas prize-winning video explores the intense working relationship of painter Edward Degas and ballerina Marie von Goetham. The story opens on a desperate and dispirited Degas forced into portraiture as a means of making a living. His disdain for "opera rats" turns to fascination when he encounters floundering ballerina Marie von Goetham. Degas becomes so obsessed with Marie that he hires her as a model, and the temperamental pair discovers a common devotion to their respective art forms. Through their relationship, Degas teaches Marie to ignore criticism, dare to make mistakes, and believe in herself. Marie teaches Degas to respect other people and, after he loses his own self-confidence, to live by his own advice--ignore criticism and believe in himself. This wonderful look at two struggling artists is full of beautiful dancing and fascinating glimpses of Degas at work in his studio. While the video is based mostly on conjecture and fantasy, the underlying messages--that artists pour great effort into appearing effortless and the portrayal of self-doubt as an insidious enemy that kills talent--are enduring truths relevant to any artist. (Ages 7 to adult) --Tami Horiuchi more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-17-2004; A masterpiece in itself; It was because of this show in the Artists' Special series I became interested in Edgar Degas and his artwork. And because of it Degas is my favorite artist.This show portrays Degas as how I might imagine him to have actually been. The...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-05-2003; Watch it with your kids.; I saw this on a long flight and was so impressed with it that I got it for my daughter to see. It's a great balance of history, important life lessons and entertainment. Four stars doesn't mean it wasn't good - I just think reviews are...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-13-2001; Does being a genius give you license to treat others badly?; This story is beautifully produced by the Canadian film company, Devine Entertainment, known for their commitment to excellent entertainment for older children. This biography shows Degas as a self-centered old man whose art is more...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-07-2000; KATHRYN LONG DOES IT AGAIN!; Kathryn Long, the teenage actress who is fast becoming "Canada's Jodie Foster", again plays a "heavy" in this film, the nasty older sister of the young dancer of the title. Long's range of talent is considerable, from teenage vampiress...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-17-2004; A masterpiece in itself; It was because of this show in the Artists' Special series I became interested in Edgar Degas and his artwork. And because of it Degas is my favorite artist.This show portrays Degas as how I might imagine him to have actually been. The...; read full review | report as inappropriate