Ballet is not only the stage but also a titanic effort beyond it. The documentary film by Sergey Lando reveals the everyday and creative side of the life of Ulyana Lopatkina, one of the brightest ballerinas in Russia. Rare footage, sincerity, and the power of true art. This rare documentary chronicle opens up the backstage of ballet to the viewer and shows how a real stage is born - from everyday life, doubts, and love for art. Ulyana Lopatkina is a name that has become a symbol of Russian ballet at the end of the 20th - beginning of the 21st century. In the documentary film "Ulyana Lopatkina, or Dancing on Weekdays and Holidays," director Sergey Lando shows not a glossy icon of the stage but a living person: focused, vulnerable, strong. The film invites the viewer to observe the ballerina in the moment - in the process of rehearsals, preparations for performances, everyday rituals, and returning to the stage after a forced pause. The film was shot in 2006 and has since remained a rare example of delicate and precise cinematic observation of the artist. Lopatkina, usually closed off from the public, remains herself on camera - without unnecessary drama, without a fabricated pose. We see her on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre, in the dressing room, at home - and this sincerity makes the film a particularly valuable chronicle of the ballerina's inner world. On screen, fragments from "Swan Lake," "La Bayadère," "Jewels," and other performances come to life, where Lopatkina created her recognizable images. The viewer is presented not only with the plasticity but also with thought, philosophy, and choice. The subtle connection between dance and biography allows one to feel how great the artist's contribution is to each movement. A separate storyline deserves attention regarding the pause in her career for motherhood. Lopatkina temporarily left ballet to be with her daughter and then returned - mature, thoughtful, and still devoted to her profession. This is a story of continuity, choice, and honesty with oneself. Watching the film will be interesting for anyone who wants to peek behind the scenes of art, to know what an artist lives for beyond the stage.