

Closer Than Yesterday
2024, English. Directed by Lisa Le Lievre.
Two young San Francisco Ballet dancers compete on the world stage at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.
“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.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 4 October 2024
- Country
- United States of America, Finland
- Written by
- Lisa Le Lievre
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Closer Than Yesterday runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Closer Than Yesterday is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Closer Than Yesterday isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 2024. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Closer Than Yesterday?
If you liked Closer Than Yesterday, try Oceans, Life in a Day, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet.
Who directed Closer Than Yesterday?
Closer Than Yesterday (2024) was directed by Lisa Le Lievre and stars Carmela Mayo, Alexis Francisco Valdez, Tiit Helimets.