Mats Ek's Giselle
Synopsis
Discover acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek’s 1987 reworking of the ballet classic, Giselle, for the Cullberg Ballet. With the sensational Ana Laguna in the title role, Mats Ek’s interpretation of the ballet classic has all the whimsy and imaginative innovation so closely associated with the choreographer. In this version of Giselle, the traditional romantic Rhineland village is replaced by a landscape in the shape of breasts, and the supernatural realm of the Wilis is replaced by the harsh reality of a lunatic asylum giving this interpretation a harsh modern relevance. Ana Laguna dances superbly as the barefoot girl who falls ‘madly in love’.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Måns Reuterswärd
- Original Score
- Adolphe Adam
- Original Title
- Mats Ek's Giselle
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- RM Arts, Arthaus Musik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Måns Reuterswärd
Adolphe Adam
Department Leadership Roster
Måns Reuterswärd
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mats Ek's Giselle
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What is Mats Ek's Giselle about?
Discover acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek’s 1987 reworking of the ballet classic, Giselle, for the Cullberg Ballet. With the sensational Ana Laguna in the title role, Mats Ek’s interpretation of the ballet classic has all the whimsy and imaginative innovation so closely associated with the choreographer. In this version of Giselle, the traditional romantic Rhineland village is replaced by a landscape in the shape of breasts, and the supernatural realm of the Wilis is replaced by the harsh reality of a lunatic asylum giving this interpretation a harsh modern relevance. Ana Laguna dances superbly as the barefoot girl who falls ‘madly in love’.
Who directed Mats Ek's Giselle?
Mats Ek's Giselle was directed by Måns Reuterswärd.
Who stars in Mats Ek's Giselle?
The principal cast of Mats Ek's Giselle includes Ana Laguna, Luc Bouy, Yvan Auzely, Vanessa McIntosh, Lena Wennergren.
When was Mats Ek's Giselle released and how long is it?
Mats Ek's Giselle was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Mats Ek's Giselle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mats Ek's Giselle was composed by Adolphe Adam.