
Bettina Sanden, a solo dancer at the opera, falls ill with polio. The chances of a cure look rather slim.
Directed by G.W. Pabst, Ballerina leans on a strong ensemble — Willy Birgel, Elisabeth Müller, Ivan Desny — 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 1956.
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