Closer Than Yesterday (2024)
Two young San Francisco Ballet dancers compete on the world stage at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.
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“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.
- Release date
- October 4, 2024
- Country of origin
- United States, Finland
Cast
- Kendall Alway as Self
- Esteban Cuadrado as Self
- Tiit Helimets as Self
- Carmela Mayo as Self
- Dana Mayo as Self
- Hannele Miikanen-Mattsson as Self
- Minna Tervamäki as Self
- Myles Thatcher as Self
- Helgi Tomasson as Self
- Alexis Francisco Valdez as Self
Crew
- Lisa Le Lievre · Director
- Peter Cavallo · Composer
- Jerome Stolly · Cinematographer
- Lisa Le Lievre · Editor