Degas and the Dancer

The read

It runs a compact 56m.

Synopsis

A struggling Degas finds inspiration for his art in Marie, a young ballerina. Degas helps Marie tap into the talent she doesn't believe she has while she convinces Degas to persevere despite criticism from the art establishment. An artist and model, they become friends and find in each other what they need to follow their dreams.

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Key crew

• David DevineCreator
• Richard MozerCreator
• Lou PomantiOriginal Music Composer
• Heather ConkieWriter
• David DevineDirector

Cast

• Thomas Jay RyanEdgar Degas
• Alison PillMarie von Goetham
• Kathryn LongPauline von Goetham
• Stephen FretwellLudovic Halevy
• Ian D. ClarkJules Perrot
• Arlene MazerolleSylvie von Goetham
• Robin DukeZoe
• Allen AltmanManet
• Martin NeufeldPissarro
• Neil KroetschPierre Lange
• Robert BurnsThe Spurned Artist
• Lisette GuertinStage Mother #1