The Red Shoes

Director:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

A glorious Technicolor epic that influenced generations of filmmakers, artists, and aspiring ballerinas, The Red Shoes intricately weaves backstage life with the thrill of performance. A young ballerina is torn between two forces: the composer who loves her, and the impresario determined to fashion her into a great dancer.

Awards & Festivals: Best Art Direction, Best Music - Oscar 1949, Nominated for Best Picture, Best Writing, Best Editing - Oscar 1949, Best Motion Picture Score - Golden Globes 1949, Nominated for Best British Film - BAFTA 1949, Venice 1949 (official competition)

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Director:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Cast:
Moira Shearer
Marius Goring
Anton Walbrook
Country:
Marea Britanie
Running time:
12h:00m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2010