The Red Shoes

Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger / United Kingdom 1948 / 135 min. / DCP
The Red Shoes
In the famous movie, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s eponymous tale, a talented young ballerina is painfully torn between the relationship with her partner and her passion for art. A ravishing drama, which won two Academy Awards, combines fascinating dance choreography with equally impressive special effects.

Screenings

Sa 26/07/2025
21:00 - 23:25
Culture Centre - Big Hall
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger / United Kingdom 1948 / 135 + 10 min. / DCP / english / electronic czech subtitles
Introduction: Iva Hejlíčková
Tu 29/07/2025
10:45 - 13:10
Theatre of Moravian Slovakia
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger / United Kingdom 1948 / 135 + 10 min. / DCP / english / electronic czech subtitles
Introduction: Iva Hejlíčková

Additional info

Directed by:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay:
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Photography:
Jack Cardiff
Music:
Brian Easdale
Cast:
Moira Shearerová (Victoria „Vicky“ Pageová), Anton Walbrook (Boris Lermontov), Marius Goring (Julian Craster), Leonide Massine (Gríša Ljubov), Robert Helpmann (Ivan Boleslavsky), Albert Bassermann (Sergej Ratov), Ludmilla Tcherina (Irina Boronská)
Awards:
Oscar 1949 – nejlepší barevná výprava (Hein Heckroth, Arthur Lawson), nejlepší hudba (Brian Easdale)
Zlatý glóbus 1949 – nejlepší hudba (Brian Easdale)

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