Nureyev as Rudolph Valentino and Anthony Dowell as Nijinsky in Ken Russell’s film, “Valentino” 1977

Ray Batchelor writes: “Here is a video clip of that dance from the film: https://youtu.be/qRlWUaIbTco I can remember a time and place – the 1970s in England – when each and every representation of gay men was a cause for discussion and often celebration. I am mindful that this film