Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Gilles Ségal
as Marius Petipa
Oleg Strizhenov
as Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky
Jacques Ferrière
as Anton Minkh
Natalya Velichko
as Mashenka Surovshchikova-Petipa
Nikolai Cherkasov
as Gedeonov
Nikolay Trofimov
as Petrov
Gennadiy Nilov
as Lev Ivanov
Alla Larionova
as Lyubov Leonidovna
Vladislav Strzhelchik
as Nicholas I of Russia
Yelena Sokolova
as Katenka
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1965
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama, Music
Votes4
DirectorJean Dréville
WritersPaul Andréota, Aleksandr Galich
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNights of Farewell
About Nights of Farewell
Paris, the middle of the XIX century. Young Marius Petipa is going on a long journey to St. Petersburg, where he is invited to become the first dancer. He doesn't know that his life will develop both happily and dramatically, and his work will be the glory and pride of Russian ballet.
Directed by Jean Dréville, Nights of Farewell leans on a strong ensemble — Gilles Ségal, Oleg Strizhenov, Jacques Ferrière — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1965.
Read More on the BlogYou Might Also Like
More like Nights of Farewell, picked from what people are watching
6.5Maria
2024 6.5
Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.
Maria
2024
6.9Take the Lead
2006 6.9
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Take the Lead
2006
6.7All Eyez on Me
2017 6.7
All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.
All Eyez on Me
2017
6.4The Testament of Ann Lee
2025 6.4
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers as the female Christ.
The Testament of Ann Lee
2025
6.8Battle of the Year
2013 6.8
A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.
Battle of the Year
2013
6.4Chevalier
2023 6.4
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Chevalier
2023
User Reviews
4.8
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.
News
Cocktail 2 OTT Release: Now Streaming on Netflix
The wait is over. Cocktail 2 premiered on Netflix on August 14, 2026. Here is how to watch it tonight, which languages it streams in, and what you need.