Akram Khan's Giselle
“The iconic ballet, reimagined.”
Synopsis
Hailed as a masterpiece of 21st century dance, Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time with Artistic Director, Tamara Rojo, dancing the role of Giselle, one of a community of migrant workers cast out of their jobs in a condemned garment factory. The classic story of love, betrayal and redemption has been reimagined in this stunning new version, with sets and costumes by Academy-Award winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon), an ‘ominous, gothic’ (The Observer) adaptation of Adolphe Adam’s original score by composer Vincenzo Lamagna and performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic, dramaturgy from Ruth Little and lighting design from Tony Award-winner Mark Henderson. Filmed live at the Liverpool Empire in October 2017, Akram Khan’s Giselle is directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon.
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Akram Khan's Giselle: The Wilis (extract) | English National Ballet
Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Original Score
- Adolphe Adam
- Original Title
- Akram Khan's Giselle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- English National Ballet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
Adolphe Adam
Department Leadership Roster
Ross MacGibbon
Director
Timothy Yip Gam-Tim
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Akram Khan's Giselle about?
Hailed as a masterpiece of 21st century dance, Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time with Artistic Director, Tamara Rojo, dancing the role of Giselle, one of a community of migrant workers cast out of their jobs in a condemned garment factory. The classic story of love, betrayal and redemption has been reimagined in this stunning new version, with sets and costumes by Academy-Award winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon), an ‘ominous, gothic’ (The Observer) adaptation of Adolphe Adam’s original score by composer Vincenzo Lamagna and performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic, dramaturgy from Ruth Little and lighting design from Tony Award-winner Mark Henderson. Filmed live at the Liverpool Empire in October 2017, Akram Khan’s Giselle is directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon.
Who directed Akram Khan's Giselle?
Akram Khan's Giselle was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Akram Khan's Giselle?
The principal cast of Akram Khan's Giselle includes Tamara Rojo, James Streeter, Jeffrey Cirio, Stina Quagebeur, Begoña Cao.
When was Akram Khan's Giselle released and how long is it?
Akram Khan's Giselle was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Akram Khan's Giselle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Akram Khan's Giselle was composed by Adolphe Adam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Akram Khan's Giselle?
Akram Khan's Giselle holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).