The Kirov Ballet’s visit to France, where Nureyev’s desire for artistic freedom and Western culture leads to his defection at Le Bourget airport.
The film utilizes three interweaving timelines to explore Nureyev's development and final choice: The White Crow
Premiered August 31, 2018 (Telluride); released March 22, 2019 (UK) and April 26, 2019 (US) Narrative Structure The Kirov Ballet’s visit to France, where Nureyev’s