Serge Lifar: Artist’s Case

Overview

The story of the dancer, choreographer and ballet reformer Serhii Lifar — a native of Kyiv who became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century European art. The filmmakers explore not only his creative journey, but also complex issues of cultural identity, historical memory and the return of Ukrainian names to the global cultural context. The film features archive footage, rare documents and testimonies from researchers specialising in Lifar’s work.