La Bayadère (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, La Bayadère is a music film directed by Ross MacGibbon, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. Marius Petipa’s exotic ballet set in legendary India is a story of love, death and vengeful judgement. Natalia Makarova’s sumptuous recreation of Petipa’s choreography, with atmospheric sets by Pier Luigi Samaritini and beautiful costumes by Yolanda Sonnabend, stars Tamara Rojo as the Bayadère (temple dancer) Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor, and Marianela Nuñez as Gamzatti, whose alluring presence challenges Solor’s love for Nikiya. Live performance recorded in 2009.
Who’s in it. La Bayadère stars Tamara Rojo as Nikiya, Carlos Acosta as Solor, Marianela Núñez as Gamzatti and Gary Avis as Brahmin, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Bayadère page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Bayadère tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Bayadère (2011)?
- In US, La Bayadère is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in La Bayadère?
- La Bayadère stars Tamara Rojo, Carlos Acosta, Marianela Núñez, Gary Avis and Christopher Saunders.
- When was La Bayadère released?
- La Bayadère was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.