Closer Than Yesterday

2024

Two young San Francisco Ballet dancers compete on the world stage at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.

Lisa Le Lievre
1h 21m
October 4, 2024 · United States of America, Finland

Overview

“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 4, 2024
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Finland
Production: Brass Swan Productions
Cast: Carmela Mayo,Alexis Francisco Valdez,Tiit Helimets,Esteban Cuadrado,Helgi Tomasson,Myles Thatcher,Minna Tervamäki,Dana Mayo,Hannele Miikanen-Mattsson,Kendall Alway
Director: Lisa Le Lievre
Writer: Lisa Le Lievre
Producer: Tiit Helimets,Lisa Le Lievre
Cinematography: Jerome Stolly
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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