Ipswich Film Society

The Red Shoes (1948)

2010/11 Season

THE RED SHOES

UK 1948 (U)
128 minutes
Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger

Ipswich Film Theatre - 9 May 2011 - 7.30pm
Moira Shearer plays an up and coming dancer, who, together with a young composer, has her career manipulated by a ballet impresario. He insists they give themselves solely to their art, with tragic consequences. Enchanting ballet sequences complement Hans Christian Andersen's magical tale.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Superb dancing against a background of romantic intrigue. Rather melodramatic ending; Masterpiece. Superb colour, camerawork and a stunning score. Perfect; Highly original scenes on occasions. Red shoes sequence brilliant. Bit long; Nice TV film for a wet Sunday afternoon but a bit soppy; Ballet on film? Much too 2D and flat, like jerky human puppets. Some hilarious moves early on, like jumping one-legged frogs.

The Red Shoes (1948)

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