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- BFI identifier544219
- Date2000 (Copyright)
2001-04-01 (Release) - Production countryUnited Kingdom
- Production company
- SynopsisComedy drama. The story begins in 1984 at the height of the miners' strike in Durham, where Billy's elder brother, Tony, and his father are protesting with their fellow workers on the picket lines. Billy's father wants him to take boxing classes, but Billy is much more interested in the ballet class which takes place at the same gym. The teacher encourages Billy's efforts, but when his father finds out, Billy is taken out of class. However, the teacher offers Billy private tuition to prepare for a local audition for the Royal Ballet's training school. (Synopsis) Set in County Durham in 1984 at the height of the coal miners' strike, the story of an 11 year-old boy, whose father and older brother are both on strike, who swaps boxing classes for ballet lessons. Despite his family's initial opposition, he is encouraged by his teacher to try out for the Royal Ballet School in London. (Synopsis)
- Work historyScreened at various festivals under its initial title "Dancer".
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- CreditsDirector: Stephen Daldry
In association with: Arts Council of England
Supported by: National Lottery through the Arts Council of England
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Billy Elliot (Original)
Dancer (Alternative)
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view all - ArticlesPremiere v14 n2 October 2000 - PreviewBroadcast 5 May 2000 - NotePositif n473/474 Jul/Aug 2000 - Short Article, Synopsisview all
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Work - 544219 - 2000 (Copyright)
United Kingdom - Film - Fiction
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