DVD + Blu-Ray:
The Glass Menagerie - A ballet by John Neumeier

This double feature dedicated to John Neumeier presents the ballet The Glass Menagerie and the acclaimed documentary A Life for Dance.

Discover the brilliance of the iconic John Neumeier in this captivating double feature. The Glass Menagerie, inspired by Tennessee Williams' poignant drama, showcases Neumeier's extraordinary talent for storytelling through movement. At the center of this production is renowned ballet dancer Alina Cojocaru, who inspired John Neumeier to create the piece. Together with the acclaimed Hamburg Ballet, she delivers a performance that dances on the heartstrings and lingers in the soul.

Complementing this masterpiece is John Neumeier - A Life for Dance, Andreas Morell's intimate documentary that offers a glimpse into the passion and vision of one of the greatest choreographers of our time. This edition is a must-have for dance enthusiasts and lovers of profound artistic expression.

Original title The Glass Menagerie
Genre Ballet
Choreography by John Neumeier
Dance Company Hamburg Ballet
Soloist Alina Cojocaru, Alessandro Frola, Patricia Friza, Edvin Revazov
Composer Charles Ives, Philip Glass, Ned Rorem
Orchestra / Band Hamburger Symphoniker
Conductor Luciano Di Martino
Recording location Hamburg State Opera, May, 2024
English title John Neumeier - A Life for Dance
Director Andreas Morell (documentary)
Duration 184 mins (Ballet: 131’ / Doc: 53’)
Production Company A production of Kinescope Film in co-production with C Major Entertainment on behalf of NDR in collaboration with ARTE © 2024 NDR & Kinescope Film GmbH (ballet) A production of Kinescope Film, C Major Entertainment on behalf of NDR in collaboration with ARTE, funded by nordmedia – Film- und Mediengesellschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen mbH © 2024 NDR (documentary)