Exposed
Film released 1983
100 minutes
Video cassette: MGM Home Entertainment, 2001
Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Rudolf Nureyev and Harvey Keitel
In this film written and directed by James Toback, Nastassja Kinski plays the part of a Mid-Western student turned New York supermodel. Kinski’s character is involved with Daniel Jelline, a violinist (Nureyev) and caught up with the leader of a terrorist cell (Harvey Keitel). Filmed in Paris and New York, the movie had a mixed response from critics and audiences. Exposed was Nureyev’s second and final appearance as a screen actor.
‘Acting is complimentary to dancing. Ballet is essential, the cinema is a pleasure. In Exposed, I play the violin. I have a lot of respect for violinists, as I had to learn how to hold a violin in front of a real symphony orchestra. I had lessons from Auguste Dumay, a magnificent teacher with enormous patience, as I didn’t want to look ridiculous or give any offence to the musicians. Just moving the bow over the strings is a terrifying experience.’