'Polina' trivia and fun facts

Autobiographical elements

The movie contains some autobiographical elements: Angelin Preljocaj's parents were poor Albanian refugees (Polina's parents are lower middle class Russians); when he came to France he first lived in a modest suburb (Polina struggles financially after she leaves Aix); he studied classical dance before moving on to modern (just like Polina).

Based on a comic strip

The movie is loosely based on the comic strip by Bastien Vivès ('Polina', 2011).

Great casting

As many as 600 dancers were auditioned by the directors for the main female role.