Akram Khan's Giselle
"The iconic ballet, reimagined."
Originally released in 2018. Akram Khan's Giselle is a drama film. directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Starring Tamara Rojo, James Streeter, and Jeffrey Cirio
Synopsis
Hailed as a masterpiece of 21st century dance, Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time with Artistic Director, Tamara Rojo, dancing the role of Giselle, one of a community of migrant workers cast out of their jobs in a condemned garment factory. The classic story of love, betrayal and redemption has been reimagined in this stunning new version, with sets and costumes by Academy-Award winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon), an ‘ominous, gothic’ (The Observer) adaptation of Adolphe Adam’s original score by composer Vincenzo Lamagna and performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic, dramaturgy from Ruth Little and lighting design from Tony Award-winner Mark Henderson. Filmed live at the Liverpool Empire in October 2017, Akram Khan’s Giselle is directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- English National Ballet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akram Khan's Giselle about?
Hailed as a masterpiece of 21st century dance, Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time with Artistic Director, Tamara Rojo, dancing the role of Giselle, one of a community of mig...
Who directed Akram Khan's Giselle?
Akram Khan's Giselle was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
How long is Akram Khan's Giselle?
Akram Khan's Giselle has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Akram Khan's Giselle released?
Akram Khan's Giselle was released on April 25, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Akram Khan's Giselle?
The main cast of Akram Khan's Giselle includes Tamara Rojo, James Streeter, Jeffrey Cirio, Stina Quagebeur, Begoña Cao.