Giselle
Жизель
Synopsis
The Kirov Ballet offers its unmatched interpretation of the finest of Parisian Romantic ballets, where undying love triumphs over betrayal and death. This production offers a choreographic text and dramatic understanding dating from the ballet's first Russian performance in 1842. It also offers the rare chance to see Soviet dancers performing live in the USSR.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Oleg Vinogradov
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges
- Original Score
- Adolphe Adam
- Original Title
- Жизель
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oleg Vinogradov
Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges
Adolphe Adam
Department Leadership Roster
Oleg Vinogradov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giselle
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What is Giselle about?
The Kirov Ballet offers its unmatched interpretation of the finest of Parisian Romantic ballets, where undying love triumphs over betrayal and death. This production offers a choreographic text and dramatic understanding dating from the ballet's first Russian performance in 1842. It also offers the rare chance to see Soviet dancers performing live in the USSR.
Who directed Giselle?
Giselle was directed by Oleg Vinogradov.
Who stars in Giselle?
The principal cast of Giselle includes Galina Mezentseva, Konstantin Zaklinsky, Gennadi Selyutsky, Tatyana Terekhova.
When was Giselle released and how long is it?
Giselle was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Giselle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giselle was composed by Adolphe Adam.