La Fille mal gardée (2005)
Ever since its triumphant premiere in 1960, Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardee has been treasured as one of his happiest creations - his artistic tribute to nature, and an expression of his feelings for his beloved Suffolk countryside. Marianela Nunez and Carlos Acosta perfectly portray the young lovers Lise and Colas, determined to thwart the plans of Widow Simone to marry off her wayward daughter to Alain, the simple son of wealthy Farmer Thomas. Osbert Lancaster's colourful, picture-book designs, along with Ferdinand Herold's tuneful score, arranged by John Lanchbery, provide the perfect setting for Ashton's blissfully bucolic ballet, complete with haywain, pony, maypole and ribbons, a cockrel and his chickens and, of course, the famous clog dance, here wonderfully led by William Tuckett as the irascible but lovable Widow Simone.
Cast
- Marianela Núñez - Lise
- Carlos Acosta - Colas
- Jonathan Howells - Alain
- William Tuckett - Widow Simone
- David Drew - Thomas
- Giacomo Ciriaci - Cockerel
- Gemma Bond - Hen
- Bethany Keating - Hen
- Iohna Loots - Hen
- Natasha Oughtred - Hen
Screenplay
- Frederick Ashton (Story)
Keywords
countryside, ballet, ballet performance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Fille mal gardée about?
- Ever since its triumphant premiere in 1960, Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardee has been treasured as one of his happiest creations - his artistic tribute to nature, and an expression of his feelings for his beloved Suffolk countryside. Marianela Nunez and Carlos Acosta perfectly portray the young lovers Lise and Colas, determined to thwart the plans of Widow Simone to marry off her wayward daughter to Alain, the simple son of wealthy Farmer Thomas. Osbert Lancaster's colourful, picture-book designs, along with Ferdinand Herold's tuneful score, arranged by John Lanchbery, provide the perfect setting for Ashton's blissfully bucolic ballet, complete with haywain, pony, maypole and ribbons, a cockrel and his chickens and, of course, the famous clog dance, here wonderfully led by William Tuckett as the irascible but lovable Widow Simone.
- Who directed La Fille mal gardée?
- La Fille mal gardée was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
- Who stars in La Fille mal gardée?
- La Fille mal gardée stars Marianela Núñez, Carlos Acosta, Jonathan Howells, William Tuckett, David Drew, Giacomo Ciriaci.
- How long is La Fille mal gardée?
- La Fille mal gardée has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is La Fille mal gardée?
- La Fille mal gardée is a Music film.
- Where was La Fille mal gardée produced?
- La Fille mal gardée was produced in United Kingdom.