1948 | United Kingdom | Fiction

The Red Shoes

  • English, French English 133 mins
  • Director | Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
  • Writer | Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
  • Producer | Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

STATUS: Released

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The Red Shoes, the singular fantasia from Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, is cinema’s quintessential backstage drama, as well as one of the most glorious Technicolor feasts ever concocted for the screen. Moira Shearer is a rising star ballerina torn between an idealistic composer and a ruthless impresario intent on perfection. Featuring outstanding performances, blazingly beautiful cinematography by Jack Cardiff, Oscar-winning sets and music, and an unforgettable, hallucinatory central dance sequence, this beloved classic, dazzlingly restored, stands as an enthralling tribute to the life of the artist.

Artistry Obsession Performance Passion Ballet
Film Organizations
The Criterion Collection
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