The American

2023, 1h 50min, Biography, Drama

Directors: James Napier Robertson

Stars: Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger, Oleg Ivenko

American ballet dancer Joy Womack leaves home to chase her dream in Moscow, entering the famously harsh Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Training is relentless, the rules are unforgiving, and every mistake feels huge. Far from family, she faces language barriers, rigid teachers, and fierce competition as her body and confidence are pushed to the limit. The story focuses on her day-to-day struggle to belong in a closed world that doubts outsiders, blending intimate character moments with the tension of high-stakes performances and the emotional cost of chasing perfection.