alisonhsmith Review of The White Crow

The White Crow (2018)

Interesting and well-made film - and not LGBT-unfriendly at all

[8/10 · 16 April 2019]

I honestly don't understand why some people have accused this film of 'straight-washing' or of portraying Nureyev as a sexual. I just watched it with a gay friend and we both saw Nureyev having sex with one man, clearly flirting with another and being seduced by a woman. His major gay relationships took place after the time covered by the film, so of course they weren't referred to. In general, it was well made, interestingly structured and brilliantly cast. A very enjoyable watch, regardless of whether you are a ballet fan or not.