Mats Ek's Giselle (1987)

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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’.

Director: Måns Reuterswärd
Genre: TV Movie
Runtime: 88 min
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Music: Adolphe Adam
Production: RM Arts, Arthaus Musik
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Mats Ek's Giselle stars Ana Laguna, Luc Bouy, Yvan Auzely, Vanessa McIntosh, Lena Wennergren.
How long is Mats Ek's Giselle?
Mats Ek's Giselle has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Mats Ek's Giselle?
Mats Ek's Giselle is a TV Movie film.