Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere
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Actor: Issam Houshan, Wassan PharoonBrand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 122 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-08-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 18685009
Studio: Ark 21
Product features:
- Film presents the Bellydance Superstars live as they perform their much acclaimed show at the famous Parisian music hall, The Folies Bergere. The music features the most respected names in Arab music including live percussion with Wassan Pharoom and master drummer Issam Houshan. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS Rating: NR Age: 618685009296 UPC: 618685009296 M
DVD Reviews of Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere
DVD Review: Losing their edge
Summary: 4 Stars
Dondi, on www.gildedserpent.com, wrote a review of the Carnivale show that BDSS is now doing, and I must admit it also corresponds to the Folies show.
I am a Middle Eastern Dancer, but a classical Indian dancer as well, and while I like Jillina's work on the whole, I was disappointed in the choreography of the Bollywood pieces. A huge part of Bollywood are gentle smiles and the eyes, both of which are lacking here, along with the arm precision.
I liked the introduction at the dancers at the end, but ATS dancers are just as feminine--yet walked down alone like Amazon warriors. I really wasn't sure if this was a planned portrayal or Miles' idea, but it just seemed like they were saying ATS dancers are not as graceful as the ladies in the glitter. And while I am a fan of Rachel's, her falling down the steps was, as another reviewer put it, clownish and forced.
I liked the addition of Adore and Petite Jamilla, but do feel this is a leaning trend of BDSS becoming more showy and less technique oriented.
The cinematography is only somewhat decent-the film is very red in parts, and pale in others, and doesn't seem to capture their presence very well. Also, several times the dancer's names don't match up to the actual dancer.
The dancing, Bollywood piece aside, is stellar, even for performers I will honestly admit I don't care for. I am not an Adore fan, but do appreciate her strength and agility, and feel she is a strong dancer. I am not a BellyQueen advocate but they work so well as a team and I love how they show two completely different body types working together beautifully. Every performance had merit, the Desert Roses, while their smiles fade at times, are well rehearsed, and Issam is always a fun addition.
I do also like the spartan stage for it does not detract from the dancers, much like the original BDSS video does with its computer-added background.
Do I own this? Yes. Was it worth the price? Yes. Could it have been better? Yes. But for those who have never been exposed to the world of Middle Eastern dance, it's a solid round exposure. For us "old timers," it shows interesting choreography and a wide range of performances not available elsewhere. I simply wish more had been put into production and pizazz.
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