THE RED SHOES
11:00 AM
Sunday, June 8
Dazzling color restoration
(1948, Powell & Pressburger) Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen story (basis for the 14-minute climactic ballet), this is “the most elaborate backstage musical ever filmed” (Pauline Kael) with Love and Art, personified by composer Marius Goring and impresario Anton Wllbrook, contending for the heart of dancer – and first time actress – Moira Shearer. The Archers’ greatest triumph, the reputation of The Red Shoes gets stronger with each passing year. Approx. 133 min. 35mm.
Reviews
“A rhapsody of color expressionism, reaching delirious heights in the ballet scenes.”
– Tony Rayns
"Truly one of the most beautiful Technicolor films ever made."
– Martin Scorsese
"Magnificent! Eye-popping, delirious spectacle! Powell & Pressburger's masterpiece offers us the extraordinary experience of watching the burning commitment to perfection."
– Melissa Anderson, Village Voice