Matthew Bourne's Christmas (2011)
This new Christmas ballet film was conceived by Matthew Bourne and directed by his long standing film collaborator Ross MacGibbon. The film celebrates Bourne's power to imaginatively transform ballet, taking dance and dancers off the stage into studio, bringing together projections, animation, and an intimate shooting style to produce a distinctive new way of presenting dance on screen. Those who know Bourne's stage work will spot extracts from many of his biggest hits (including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands, and Nutcracker!), but for audiences less familiar with his work this is simply a journey through a series of magical worlds where stories are told through dance.
Director: Ross MacGibbon
Genre: Music
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: December 25, 2011
Cast
- Dawn French - Self - Host
- Kerry Biggin - Dancer
- Daniel Collins - Dancer
- Philip Jack Gardner - Dancer
- Dominic Lamb - Dancer
- Christopher Marney - Dancer
- Michela Meazza - Dancer
- Etta Murfitt - Dancer
- Luke Murphy - Dancer
- Dominic North - Dancer
Screenplay
- Matthew Bourne (Idea)
Music: Terry Davies
Cinematography: Brett Turnbull
Editing: Russell Crockett, Judith Robson
Production: Leopard Films, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dance Passion
Keywords
dancing, dance, choreography, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Matthew Bourne's Christmas about?
- This new Christmas ballet film was conceived by Matthew Bourne and directed by his long standing film collaborator Ross MacGibbon. The film celebrates Bourne's power to imaginatively transform ballet, taking dance and dancers off the stage into studio, bringing together projections, animation, and an intimate shooting style to produce a distinctive new way of presenting dance on screen. Those who know Bourne's stage work will spot extracts from many of his biggest hits (including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands, and Nutcracker!), but for audiences less familiar with his work this is simply a journey through a series of magical worlds where stories are told through dance.
- Who directed Matthew Bourne's Christmas?
- Matthew Bourne's Christmas was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
- Who stars in Matthew Bourne's Christmas?
- Matthew Bourne's Christmas stars Dawn French, Kerry Biggin, Daniel Collins, Philip Jack Gardner, Dominic Lamb, Christopher Marney.
- How long is Matthew Bourne's Christmas?
- Matthew Bourne's Christmas has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Matthew Bourne's Christmas?
- Matthew Bourne's Christmas is a Music film.
- Where was Matthew Bourne's Christmas produced?
- Matthew Bourne's Christmas was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Matthew Bourne's Christmas?
- The themes of Matthew Bourne's Christmas include: Dance Passion.