The Nutcracker
Originally released in 2008. The Nutcracker is a music film. directed by Valery Gergiev. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Irina Golub, Leonid Sarafonov, and Vladimir Ponomarev
Synopsis
This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, Masha is given a seemingly alive Nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Masha instantly is enchanted with it. The toys come to life at midnight, and after Masha helps the Nutcracker defeat attacking mice, he takes her to his kingdom, where he is later revealed to be a handsome Prince. The Prince and Masha fall deeply in love, but their "happy ending" has a morbid twist not found in any other "Nutcracker".
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mariinsky Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nutcracker about?
This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, M...
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Valery Gergiev.
How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released on November 18, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Nutcracker?
The main cast of The Nutcracker includes Irina Golub, Leonid Sarafonov, Vladimir Ponomarev, Elena Bashenova, Anton Lukovkin.