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Closer Than Yesterday
“Two young San Francisco Ballet dancers compete on the world stage at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.”
0.0 / 10• 2024• 1h 21m•G• English
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Storyline
“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.
Cast & Crew
CM
Carmela Mayo
Protagonist
LeadAF
Alexis Francisco Valdez
Subject
TH
Tiit Helimets
Commentator
EC
Esteban Cuadrado
Subject
HT
Helgi Tomasson
Commentator
MT
Myles Thatcher
Subject
MT
Minna Tervamäki
Commentator
DM
Dana Mayo
Subject
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lisa Le Lievre's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Closer Than Yesterday is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
