Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger: The Red Shoes
@ Doc Films at The University of Chicago
1212 E 59th St Chicago, IL 60637
Opening Thursday, January 17th, from 7PM - 9:15PM
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the same name, The Red Shoes, is a beautiful classic about a dancer’s ultimate dilemma: the desire to dance or the desire for love. Played by Moira Shearer, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina who finds herself in this situation when she joins a ballet company and becomes the lead dancer. This visually luscious film has inspired both actors and directors alike, from Gene Kelly to Martin Scorsese, for both its inspired dancing and its brilliant use of Technicolor. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Restoration funding provided by The Film Foundation & Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
runtime: 136m format: 35mm
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