La Sylphide
Originally released in 2013. La Sylphide is a feature film. directed by Simon Francis. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leanne Stojmenov, Daniel Gaudiello, and Olga Tamara
Synopsis
Revisit a monument of ballet history: La Sylphide, in a production directed by Erik Bruhn following the legendary original choreography of August Bournonville! This veritable tragedy in dance tells the story of a young Scotsman who leaves his fiancée out of love for a sylph—a spirit of the air that he alone can see... The impeccable artists of the Australian Ballet, led by Leanne Stojmenov and Daniel Gaudiello, offer a dazzling interpretation of La Sylphide, set among the sumptuous sets by Anne Fraser which beautifully complement this romantic masterpiece, whose Paris premiere in 1832 is widely thought to mark the beginning of en pointe dancing by the incredible Marie Taglioni!
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Sylphide about?
Revisit a monument of ballet history: La Sylphide, in a production directed by Erik Bruhn following the legendary original choreography of August Bournonville! This veritable tragedy in dance tells...
Who directed La Sylphide?
La Sylphide was directed by Simon Francis.
How long is La Sylphide?
La Sylphide has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was La Sylphide released?
La Sylphide was released on September 7, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Sylphide?
The main cast of La Sylphide includes Leanne Stojmenov, Daniel Gaudiello, Olga Tamara, Vivienne Wong, Andrew Wright.