From the time of its Paris debut on June 28, 1841, Giselle has been the most beloved ballet of the Romantic Ballet repertory. Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi have taken on the challenging roles of Giselle and Alberecht, dancing with the Dutch National Ballet, in a new film of this great work. Filmed on the stage of the Dutch National Ballet, it is a rich and evocative love letter to this masterpiece.

The dancing is first rate. Ms. Smirnova gives a technically secure and beautifully heartfelt and nuanced performance while Mr. Tissi brings a multifaceted perspective to his Alberecht, supported by his vigorous and formidable technique. All of secondary roles are all beautifully danced. The corps de ballet is magnificent. This is one of those rare instances where each dancer in the corps is clearly an individual artist yet the corps as a whole, dances, breathes, lives as an entity unto itself.

Toer Van Schayk’s beautifully evocative set and costume designs are steeped in tradition; transporting us into this Ballets romantic world while James F. Ingalls’ lighting design stunningly differentiates Giselle’s two worlds. Ermanno Florio conducts the orchestra with style and color while giving the dancers a supportive aural environment in which this world class company can truly shine.

GISELLE
Filmed at Dutch National Ballet

In Cinemas: Sunday, January 21, 2024
Select Cinema Encore Screening: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Running Time: 2 hours
Tickets: http://www.giselleballetcinema.com

Produced by Bel Air Media and distributed worldwide by Pathé Live; presented in the U.S. by Iconic Events

Starring: Olga Smirnova (Giselle), Jacopo Tissi (Albrecht)
Music: Adolphe Adam
Choreography: Marius Petipa, after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot
Production and Additional Choreography: Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante
Musical Accompaniment: Dutch Ballet Orchestra
Conductor: Ermanno Florio