A new film by screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga (“21 Grams”, “Babel”) and starring the wonderful Argentinian actor Dario Grandinetti (“Talk to Her”, “Wild Stories”)

The film, which was shot in Rio de Janeiro and Paris, was inspired by the story of a Rio-born dancer, Thiago Soares – portrayed by Matheus Abreu and the unique relationship he developed with his mentor – Cuban-born Dino Carerra (Grandinetti). Soares, who grew up on the outskirts of Rio, used to perform with his friends on the streets of the city during the day and at local dance competitions at night. In between he tried to pick up girls and make a living doing odd jobs.

When he’s offered a scholarship to join a professional ballet school Thiago Soares doubts he’d survive even a day there, but a meeting with Dino- a sharp and brilliant Cuban dance teacher (who also hides an illness that was not to be talked about in those years) will change the course of his student’s life and turn him into an international star and the lead dancer of the Royal Ballet in London for 14 years.

“A Wolf Among the Swans” is an inspiring film with precise cinematography, snappy editing and a wonderful soundtrack. With a well written script and superb performances from its cast the result is a thought provoking film about a firm friendship between two men from completely different worlds and the ability to change and become the best version of oneself.