Coppélia
Synopsis
Peggy Van Praagh directs Coppélia, a ballet by Arthur Saint-Léon inspired by Hoffmann’s haunting short story The Sandman. The story narrates the adventures of Swanilda (played by the sublime Ako Kondo) and Franz (the majestic Chengwu Guo), two lovers put to the test by the magician Dr. Coppelius, a manufacturer of automaton dolls. In Van Praagh’s production, Franz falls under the spell of Coppélia, the daughter of the ill-intentioned Coppelius. Swanilda manages to save her fiancé from a sinister fate, and the two lovers marry and seal their union with a tender pas de deux. The magnificent décor of the Sydney Opera House, the sumptuous costumes by Kristian Fredrikson, and the highly theatrical nature of the ballet and the music by Léo Delibes make it easy to be swept away into this magical world!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Ogilvie
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles-Louis-Étienne Nuitter
- Original Score
- Léo Delibes
- Original Title
- Coppélia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Australian Ballet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Ogilvie
Charles-Louis-Étienne Nuitter
Léo Delibes
Department Leadership Roster
George Ogilvie
Director
Charles-Louis-Étienne Nuitter
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coppélia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coppélia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coppélia about?
Peggy Van Praagh directs Coppélia, a ballet by Arthur Saint-Léon inspired by Hoffmann’s haunting short story The Sandman. The story narrates the adventures of Swanilda (played by the sublime Ako Kondo) and Franz (the majestic Chengwu Guo), two lovers put to the test by the magician Dr. Coppelius, a manufacturer of automaton dolls. In Van Praagh’s production, Franz falls under the spell of Coppélia, the daughter of the ill-intentioned Coppelius. Swanilda manages to save her fiancé from a sinister fate, and the two lovers marry and seal their union with a tender pas de deux. The magnificent décor of the Sydney Opera House, the sumptuous costumes by Kristian Fredrikson, and the highly theatrical nature of the ballet and the music by Léo Delibes make it easy to be swept away into this magical world!
Who directed Coppélia?
Coppélia was directed by George Ogilvie.
Who stars in Coppélia?
The principal cast of Coppélia includes Ako Kondo, Chengwu Guo, Andrew Killian, Aya Watanabe.
When was Coppélia released and how long is it?
Coppélia was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Coppélia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coppélia was composed by Léo Delibes.