Classic Cinemas
Ella
The Story
The personal journey of The Australian Ballet's first Indigenous dancer.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 eventually joining one of the world's foremost ballet companies.Directed by Douglas Watkin, Ella is a heartwarming picture of dedication, dancing and cultural awakening.
Rating
G
