Ella
"The personal journey of The Australian Ballet's first Indigenous dancer."
Originally released in 2016. Ella is a documentary film. directed by Douglas Watkin. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ella Havelka
Synopsis
Ella Havelka made history in 2013 by becoming the first Indigenous dancer at the 50-year-old Australian Ballet. In this engaging, MIFF Premiere Fund-supported world premiere, Ella – a descendant of the Wiradjuri people – charts her inspiring journey from growing up in modest circumstances as the only child of a single mother in rural Australia to gaining entry to National Ballet School, then spending formative years with the acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre before accepting the invitation of The Australian Ballet's artistic director David McAllister to join one of the world's foremost ballet companies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella about?
Ella Havelka made history in 2013 by becoming the first Indigenous dancer at the 50-year-old Australian Ballet. In this engaging, MIFF Premiere Fund-supported world premiere, Ella – a descendant ...
Who directed Ella?
Ella was directed by Douglas Watkin.
How long is Ella?
Ella has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Ella released?
Ella was released on July 27, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ella?
The main cast of Ella includes Ella Havelka.