Peter Martins, en danser (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Peter Martins, Suzanne Farrell, Heather Watts, George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins
Directed by: Jørgen Leth
Print: Color
Runtime: 54 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Language: English (English subtitles)

*Peter Martins, en danser* is a documentary from 1978 that offers an inside look at Danish ballet star Peter Martins—his work as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher at New York City Ballet. Through rehearsal-room footage, interviews, and performance clips (including Balanchine’s “Agon” and others), the film explores Martins’s ambition, technique, and what makes him stand out in the ballet world. Directed by Jørgen Leth, the film captures the rigor, artistry, and discipline behind dance.