Brutal Bolshoi: inside the troubled world of Russia's legendary ballet
Film lifts the curtain on infighting at the institution after an acid attack on its artistic director. The Calvert Journal reportsWhat do the Bolshoi and the Kalashnikov have in common? According to a new documentary exploring the aftermath of an acid attack at the legendary ballet company in 2013, they are the two brands that define modern Russia.The film, released in the UK on 8 January, was shot during a time of m…