Closer Than Yesterday

Closer Than Yesterday (2024) is a documentary, drama film directed by Lisa Le Lievre.

“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.

Cast

Carmela Mayo

Protagonist

Alexis Francisco Valdez

Subject

Tiit Helimets

Commentator

Esteban Cuadrado

Subject

Helgi Tomasson

Commentator

Myles Thatcher

Subject

Minna Tervamäki

Commentator

Dana Mayo

Subject

Hannele Miikanen-Mattsson

Subjcet

Kendall Alway

Subject