Movie Description This seminal dance film, created Powell and Pressburger, in which an impresario takes a ballerina under his wing, deftly combines interpretive dance with drama. This acclaimed adaption of a Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale results in a marked triumph of artistic collaboration and modernity. More than any other film, THE RED SHOES deals with the dangerous, magical process by which art is distilled from preparation and effort.
| Credits | | Producer: | Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell | | Cast: | Albert Basserman, Derek Elphinstone, Joy Rawlins, Ludmilla Tcherina, Marie Rambert |
Editorial Reviews "...Lush, beloved....Overripe appeal..." New York Times - p.C26 - Janet Maslin (12/31/1993)
"...A treat from start to finish....Magical..." -- Rating: A+ Entertainment Weekly - p.100 - Steve Simels (03/17/1995)
"...The most popular British film of its day launched an international ballet craze..." USA Today - Mike Clark (03/21/1995)
"[O]ne of the most exquisite color films ever made. Jack Cardiff's gorgeous three-strip Technicolor cinematography creates the kind of deep, vivid hues that will leave viewers literally gasping." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (07/31/2009)
Awards 1948Academy AwardsBest Original ScoreBrian Easdale
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