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Cast
Yvette Chauviré
as Mademoiselle Beaupré
Mia Slavenska
as Nathalie Karine
Janine Charrat
as Rose Souris
France Ellys
as Madame Souris
Jean Périer
as Director
Mady Berry
as Célestine
Suzanne Guémard
as Inspector
Mauricette Cebron
as Dance mistress (Professor at the Opera)
Claire Gérard
as Madame Bijou
Jacqueline Quéffelec
as Coco Battut
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1937
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music, Fantasy
Votes6
DirectorJean Benoît-Lévy, Marie Epstein
WritersMarie Epstein, Jean Benoît-Lévy
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBallerina
About Ballerina
As its title indicates, La Mort du Cygne is set in the special world of the ballet. Young dance student Rose Souris idolizes her teacher-role-model Mademoiselle Beaupré, and will do anything to help Mademoiselle Beaupré further herself. Thus, when rival ballerina Nathalie Karine lands a much-coveted role, Rose arranges an accident causing Nathalie to break her leg. The girl comes to regret her rash behavior when it appears as though Nathalie will never dance again.
Directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy, Marie Epstein, Ballerina leans on a strong ensemble — Yvette Chauviré, Mia Slavenska, Janine Charrat — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1937.
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