Two talented sisters Nastia (13) and Polina (7) study in the most prestigious Academy of Russian ballet after being selected from 5500 kids. Acclaimed director Victor Kossakovyks portraits the tender and trustful relationship of the sisters, who share one big dream: to become a soloist ballet dancer. They are fully devoted to their 6 hours daily training at the Academy.
A series of 6 documentary films about talented kids who are dedicated to their sport at a serious level.
Through a child's perspective, each film tells exciting, dramatic and engaging real life stories from the world of sport with all the challenges it may bring, looking at the kid's relationships and issues like parental pressure, sacrifices, friendship and gender related issues. Shot in Japan, Russia, South Africa, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
A series of 6 documentary films about talented kids who are dedicated to their sport at a serious level.
Through a child's perspective, each film tells exciting, dramatic and engaging real life stories from the world of sport with all the challenges it may bring, looking at the kid's relationships and issues like parental pressure, sacrifices, friendship and gender related issues. Shot in Japan, Russia, South Africa, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
| Original title | Varicella |
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| Danish title | Varicella |
| Other titles | Sport Kids |
| Part of | Sport Kids |
| Keywords | Ballet, Ballet schools, Children, Talent development, Russia |
| Director | Victor Kossakovsky |
| Producer | Tone Grøttjord-Glenne, Anita Rehoff Larsen |
| Director of Photography | Ben Berhard |
| Editor | Vlad Grishin |
| Production country | Denmark, Norway, Sweden |
| Domestic distribution | Danske Filminstitut |
| Online release | 23.11.2015 |
| DFI subsidy | Konsulentstøtte |
| Danish rating | Allowed for all |
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| Production company | Sant & Usant, Final Cut for Real ApS |
| With support from | Danmarks Radio, NRK, Det Danske Filminstitut |
| In collaboration with | ARTE |
| Domestic distribution | Danske Filminstitut |
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Direction |
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| Direction | Victor Kossakovsky |
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Production |
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| Producer | Tone Grøttjord-Glenne |
| Producer | Anita Rehoff Larsen |
| Co-producer | Monica Hellström |
| Co-producer | Malin Hübner |
| Co-producer | Tobias Janson |
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Cinematography |
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| Cinematographer | Ben Berhard |
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Editing |
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| Editor | Vlad Grishin |
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Music |
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| Music | Ivan Bessonov |
| Music | Cziffra Gyoögy |
| Music | Elvira Kobtzeva |
| Music | Leonid Levashkevich |
| Music | Jean-Babtise Lully |
| Music | Elena Miltz |
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