From his birth in a 5th-class Trans-Siberian railway carriage to his great "Leap for Freedom" to escape the USSR, Rudolf Nureyev went on to become a true icon of the 20th century. As a dancer, choreographer and director of the Opéra National de Paris ballet, among others, he left a unique mark on classical and contemporary dance. This unique documentary also highlights his improbable and legendary duet with Margot Fonteyn, which exploded his popularity and elevated him to the status of global cultural phenomenon. Discover a wealth of never-before-seen footage enhanced by original music by award-winning composer Alex Baranowski, accompanied by spellbinding choreography directed by former Royal Ballet dancer Russell Maliphant.