Crankos Traum


short feature – 60min – documentary


Three students, one goal: to become professional ballet dancers. They are training at the world-renowned John Cranko School in Stuttgart to achieve this. Upon graduating, they all hope to pursue a career in dance. Training at the ballet school is difficult, so it is a tough struggle.

shot on ARRI Amira, XEEN, Zeiss

Director – Samira Najafian
Production – Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, SWR
DoP – Clara Tille Berger
Producer – Marie Brockmann, Samira Najafian
Colorist – Natalie Kölbl


festivals & nominations
Filmschau Baden-Württemberg 2023