Ballet Shoes (2008)
Dreams do come true.
An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
Director: Sandra Goldbacher
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Cast
- Emilia Fox - Sylvia Brown
- Victoria Wood - Nana
- Emma Watson - Pauline Fossil
- Yasmin Paige - Petrova Fossil
- Lucy Boynton - Posy Fossil
- Marc Warren - Mr. Simpson
- Richard Griffiths - Great Uncle Matthew
- Lucy Cohu - Theo Dane
- Gemma Jones - Dr. Jakes
- Harriet Walter - Dr. Smith
Screenplay
- Heidi Thomas (Screenplay)
- Noel Streatfeild (Novel)
Music: Kevin Sargent
Cinematography: Peter Greenhalgh
Editing: Adam Recht
Production: Granada Television, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
dancing, london, england, ballet, orphan, based on children's book, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ballet Shoes about?
- An unusual explorer named Gum and his kindly niece adopt three orphans -- Pauline, Petrova and Posy -- and raise them as sisters in 1930s London. But the girls must fend for themselves when Gum doesn't return from one of his adventures. Together, they nurture their passions for acting, aviation and ballet in this charming TV adaptation of Noel Streatfield's novel.
- Who directed Ballet Shoes?
- Ballet Shoes was directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
- Who stars in Ballet Shoes?
- Ballet Shoes stars Emilia Fox, Victoria Wood, Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, Lucy Boynton, Marc Warren.
- How long is Ballet Shoes?
- Ballet Shoes has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Ballet Shoes?
- Ballet Shoes is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Ballet Shoes produced?
- Ballet Shoes was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Ballet Shoes?
- The themes of Ballet Shoes include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival.