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
Movie Reviews of Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere
Movie Review: Absolutely Wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
I like this DVD much, much better than the original "Bellydance Superstars." I think that the difference in opinion depends on whether you are a dancer or just a fan. I agree that there is a bit too much pink and neon color and that the camera frequently moves away from the move you really want to see, but this is a musical arts performance and not an instructional. Bellydancers are understandably going to be annoyed with the camera work. Perhaps camera technicians filming bellydance performances should be bellydancers so that they might understand what the dancers in the audience are interested in! The camera tech's habit of cutting to the dancer's face isn't all bad, though, because a few nice moments of interaction among the dancers was caught.
The dancing is beautiful, the dancers are energetic and the group drum solos with Issam are a lot of fun. I can't find criticism for a single one of the dancers or the choreography. From the amazing Ansuya to the spinning Petite Jamila to the tribal dancers to Dondi's hilarious "Marilyn," the dancing is energetic and flawless. Sonia and Issam do a wonderful job as usual, and two group drum solos are included. In the first, Ansuya gets to show off her solo skills and even Sharon Kihara joins in with full tribal costume. We're also treated to the seductive style of Dondi at her best. In the second one we are treated to Jillina's classic hair tosses when she expands on her performance from the original. That woman is going to have some neck problems.......
A great variety of dances is presented, including the beautiful "Bombay Bellywood," which starts on a dark, serious note and ends with a fun Hindi dance. I enjoyed every single performance and will watch this one over and over again.
I do wish that the DVD had a menu where you could choose specific performances like the original does. My version doesn't have one and while I can forward the DVD player, I'm not sure which order the performances are in so it's a little inconvenient.
If you fail to play the DVD to the very end, you'll miss a unique presentation of the credits with a little twist at the end that will make you smile. Highly recommended.
Summary of Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere
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