CRANKO

Stuttgart, 1960. When choreographer John Cranko arrives by plane, he has no idea this moment will change his life. He is scheduled to guest choreograph at the Stuttgart Ballet. In London, where he faced numerous humiliations and was barred from working due to his homosexuality, nothing could deter him. In the tranquil city of Stuttgart, Cranko finds refuge from his past and is embraced despite his unconventional lifestyle. He quickly rises to become the ballet director and a favorite of the audience, dedicating himself fully to his art and a vibrant social life. He engages in affairs, faces personal setbacks and deep crises, runs his office from the theater canteen, and affectionately refers to his company as “his children.“ His rapid ascent, known as the “Stuttgart Ballet Miracle,“ catapults Cranko to international fame. Driven by an obsession with perfection, Cranko remains passionately committed to his work. At the peak of his career, he dies unexpectedly and far too young on a flight back from a U.S. tour, surrounded by dancers who were on board with him.