Closer Than Yesterday

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

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Drama
Family
Documentary

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.

Keywords

sacrifice
dance
ballet
ballet dancer
arts and culture
observational documentary
educational
inspiring story
heartwarming
family friendly
ballet competition
helsinki international ballet competition
overcoming injury
high stakes competition
san francisco ballet

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
IMDb: tt36267250