Only When I Dance

Total Film “Not yet reviewed”

Time Out film“a peek into an elite, guarded world, ‘Only When I Dance’ is fascinating” a compelling underdog story: however distant these kids seem, you still want them to succeed. It’s just a shame Finzi couldn’t find a way to get under their skin...

The Times“an empathetic and inspirational documentary...” The future for these kids is far from certain if they don’t get a break. No wonder they dance as if their very lives depended on it...

The Telegraph“the film takes on a heart-in-mouth poignancy and suspense...” The aspirations of two young ballet students from Rio’s favelas form the backbone of a wonderfully compassionate documentary, assembled with skill and care by first-time director Beadie Finzi...

The Independent“Not yet reviewed”

Guardian“A lovely film...” Only the hardest of hearts could fail to be moved by this tremendously warm-hearted, yet clear-sighted documentary by the British film-maker Beadie Finzi...

Empire“Not yet reviewed”

Channel4 Film“Not yet reviewed”

Variety“a welcome contribution to the current bumper crop of docus en pointe...” Tech credits are impressive. Helmer-lenser Finzi, mainly known as the producer of "Unknown White Male," here reveals a striking compositional sense that interrelates the players with their surroundings onstage or in slums with equal grace...

Little White Lies“Not yet reviewed”