Overview

This seminal dance film, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, focuses on Vicky (Moira Shearer), a young ballerina irresistibly drawn to dancing. Her life becomes split between her simple human passion and her artistic devotion to her chosen profession. The film contains ballet sequences of stylistic mastery and is visually one of the most innovative and beautiful works of cinema ever created.

Oscar count: 2

Running Time: 135 minutes