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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
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DirectorValery Gergiev
WritersValery Gergiev
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Nutcracker
About The Nutcracker
This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, Masha is given a seemingly alive Nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Masha instantly is enchanted with it. The toys come to life at midnight, and after Masha helps the Nutcracker defeat attacking mice, he takes her to his kingdom, where he is later revealed to be a handsome Prince. The Prince and Masha fall deeply in love, but their "happy ending" has a morbid twist not found in any other "Nutcracker".
Directed by Valery Gergiev, The Nutcracker leans on a strong ensemble — Irina Golub, Leonid Sarafonov, Vladimir Ponomarev — 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 music titles of 2008.
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