The World of Vija Vētra (2008)
• May 1st, 2008 • 0h 48min
Documentary
Overview
This documentary tells the fascinating story of Vija Vetra, a world-renowned Latvian dancer, choreographer and teacher. At the age of 84, Vetra remains a vital and creative force, and her tale offers inspiration for both artists and lovers of the arts. In a career spanning seven decades, she has mastered diverse styles ranging from ballet to traditional Indian dance, and her talent has won her acclaim as a 'spirit in human form' and 'the bridge between East and West.' Her life is a celebration of the power and beauty of the art of dance, but is also a powerful story of struggle, loneliness and sacrifice. Her creative , positive spirit stands alone against a materialistic world that is constantly changing. Her wise soul, her point of view and criticism towards the modern world push us to think about secret meanings, symbols and the simplicity of life.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Electronic Awakening
Released on: 2011-01-01
Music, Documentary
A documentary following the conscious evolution of electronic music culture and the spiritual moveme...
Core of a Nature
Released on: 2023-06-17
Music, Action, Documentary
Experience a mystical journey through nature performed by a movement artist. Felix faces the whirlin...
Portrait of A Dancer
Released on:
Documentary
The Finnish modern dancer Noora Hannula dances through this documentary film in her own explosive st...
House of Trés
Released on: 1989-01-01
Documentary, Music
A quickfire portrait of the New York City ballroom scene in the ‘80s.
Madonna: Truth or Dare
Released on: 1991-05-10
Music, Documentary
From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday ...
Rize
Released on: 2005-01-15
Documentary
A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came...
Back To Africa
Released on: 2008-04-01
Documentary
An Austrian director followed five successful African music and dance artists with his camera and fo...
Breaking Plates
Released on: 2024-09-30
Comedy, Documentary, Drama
A unique hybrid of documentary, silent film, drama and dance, 'Breaking Plates' puts revolutionary w...
Terpsichore
Released on: 2024-11-14
Documentary
Terpsichore is a captivating exploration of dance as an art form, illuminating the passion, discipli...
Little Ballerinas
Released on: 2020-04-29
Documentary
Ida, Olympe, Jeanne and Marie dance to the music of pianos, symphonies, contemporary pieces… in ball...
Flamenco
Released on: 1995-06-16
Documentary, Music
The film presents thirteen rhythms of flamenco, each with song, guitar, and dance: the up-tempo bula...
Solo Dancer
Released on: 2021-08-04
Documentary
Dance educator LIN Ssu-tuan is the first professional nude model in Taiwan in the 1950s and the 1960...
And I Danced
Released on: 2018-03-17
Documentary
THEY DANCED. The documentary is about women and men who danced and helped make a lot of Rappers and ...
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Released on: 2019-11-10
Documentary
Maurice Hines -- actor, director, singer, and choreographer -- navigates the complications of show b...
Polish Dance
Released on: 1944-01-01
Documentary
This short documentary profiles the traditional music and pageantry of Polish-Canadians in Manitoba....
The Light Fantastic
Released on: 1960-12-18
Documentary
While most of Ken Russell's documentaries for the BBC's Monitor arts strand focused on a single crea...
Djävulens polska
Released on: 2000-01-31
Documentary, Music, Drama
About the sensuality in Swedish folk dance and folk music. A film that blends dance, fiction and doc...
Bye
Released on: 2013-02-01
Documentary
BYE (AJÖ), a new dance film, is choreographed and directed by acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats E...