
A fledgling ballerina falls in love with a brilliant composer, but the jealous head of the ballet company plots to drive them apart.
Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, The Red Shoes leans on a strong ensemble — Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer — 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 1948.
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