Posts Tagged ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’
Mao’s Last Dancer – Clip “We need a Dancer”
Here is a second clip from the film based on the real life story of ballet dancer Li Cunxin. It has just been released in the States and has already opened in Australia and Canada. This clip shows how Li got his big break to stardom…
Mao’s Last Dancer – Amanda Schull unlearns everything her body had learned
Amanda Schull has danced all of her life. In her new movie she portrays, a dancer who is trying out for the Houston Ballet, but who lacks the skills to be a great performer. Amanda spoke with us about the difficulties of playing a dancer who isn’t as good as she is!…
Mao’s Last Dancer – Why Joan Chen feels is a shame America is so different today
Joan Chen’s life shares a resemblance with Li Cuxin, whose autobiography inspired her new movie. She portrays Niang, the mother of Li Cuxin (portrayed by Chi Cao), a child who trained as a dancer by the Chinese government. We spoke with Joan about her life…
Mao’s Last Dancer – Bruce Greenwood beams-up an uncanny portrayal
In his career Bruce Greenwood has played Captain Christopher Pike in Star Trek. In his latest film he portrays a real person, the Artistic Director of the Houston Ballet. Bruce tells how he pinned this character down…
Mao’s Last Dancer – Clip “Hello Li”
Clip on this post for a clip on a film based on the real life story of ballet dancer Li Cunxin. It has a limited release this Friday in the States. The film has already opened elsewhere, in particular Australia where it is set…