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The Red Shoes
1948 133 min United Kingdom 12+
★8.6
Drama, Romance
Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
🎭 Based on
«The Red Shoes»
byHans Christian Andersen
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Description
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Budget:
$500,000
Worldwide:
$10M
Starring
Anton Walbrook
Actor
Marius Goring
Actor
Moira Shearer
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1949
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1949
— Best Production Design (Color)
Academy Awards 1949
— Best Score for a Drama or Comedy
Academy Awards 1949
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 1949
— Best Production Design (Color)
Academy Awards 1949
— Best Score for a Drama or Comedy
Academy Awards 1949
— Best Feature Film Screenplay
Venice Film Festival 1948
— Golden Lion
Key opinion
The Red Shoes is widely regarded as a visually stunning cinematic masterpiece that pioneered the integration of ballet into film. While some viewers find its melodramatic narrative and deliberate pacing polarizing, it remains a foundational work celebrated for its bold use of Technicolor and its exploration of the sacrifices required by artistic genius.
| Production | The film utilizes vibrant Technicolor and meticulously crafted production design to create a visually mesmerizing, surreal experience. | |
| Score | Brian Easdale’s score effectively complements the choreography, seamlessly blending musical themes with the film's dramatic beats. | |
| Acting | Moira Shearer delivers an anchoring performance that captures the internal conflict between personal love and professional ambition. | |
| Pacing | The film's deliberate, slow-burn pacing rewards viewers who engage with its contemplative artistry, while others find it to be an exhausting, melodramatic experience. |