La Sylphide
Сильфида
Synopsis
The light, airy image of the fairy-tale Sylph captured James' heart. And the witch's gloomy predictions that James and Effie's wedding will be upset are coming true. The hero leaves home with only one desire - to catch up with his dream. James finds himself in a magical forest. The witch and her assistants are cooking a sinister potion in a cauldron. She takes out a light scarf from the infernal boiling mixture. But in its changeable lightness, it conceals doom... Staged by the Leningrad State Academic Maly Opera and Ballet Theater.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Macheret
- Screenplay & Story
- August Bournonville
- Original Score
- Herman Severin Løvenskiold
- Original Title
- Сильфида
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Macheret
August Bournonville
Herman Severin Løvenskiold
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Macheret
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Sylphide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Sylphide about?
The light, airy image of the fairy-tale Sylph captured James' heart. And the witch's gloomy predictions that James and Effie's wedding will be upset are coming true. The hero leaves home with only one desire - to catch up with his dream. James finds himself in a magical forest. The witch and her assistants are cooking a sinister potion in a cauldron. She takes out a light scarf from the infernal boiling mixture. But in its changeable lightness, it conceals doom... Staged by the Leningrad State Academic Maly Opera and Ballet Theater.
Who directed La Sylphide?
La Sylphide was directed by Elena Macheret.
Who stars in La Sylphide?
The principal cast of La Sylphide includes Tatiana Fesenko, Anatoly Sidorov, Aleksandra Malgina, Anna Malysheva, Pavel Stalinsky.
When was La Sylphide released and how long is it?
La Sylphide was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for La Sylphide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Sylphide was composed by Herman Severin Løvenskiold.