Belle, Anne (1935–2003)
Belle, Anne (1935–2003)
American filmmaker. Born June 10, 1935, in Chile; died June 18, 2003, in Los Angeles, California; studied ballet in London; New York University Graduate Institute of Film and Television, MA, 1968; m. John Belle (architect); children: David and Antonia Belle.
Documentary filmmaker who specialized in portraits of New York City Ballet dancers, began career with "Baymen—Our Waters Are Dying" and "Henry," both for PBS; produced "Reflections of a Dancer: Alexandra Danilova" (1987), followed by "Dancing for Mr. B: Six Balanchine Ballerinas," which she co-directed with Deborah Dickson (1989); with Dickson, was nominated for Academy Award for "Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse" (1996).
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