Giselle (1965)
A thrilling performance film featuring Cuba's greatest ballet dancer, Alicia Alonso in her acclaimed portrayal of Giselle, the ballet that made Alicia an international star. In this tale, Duke Albrecht disguises himself as a peasant to win the love of the beautiful Giselle.
Director: Enrique Pineda Barnet
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 1, 1965
Cast
- Alicia Alonso - Giselle
- Azari Plisetski - Albrecht
- Fernando Alonso - Hilarion
- José Parés - Wilfred
- Mirta Plá - Myrtha
- Loipa Araujo - Bathilde
- Ana Marini - Bertha
Screenplay
- Enrique Pineda Barnet
- Théophile Gautier (Original Story)
- Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges (Original Story)
Cinematography: Tucho Rodríguez
Editing: Carlos A. Menéndez
Production: ICAIC
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Enrique Pineda Barnet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Giselle about?
- A thrilling performance film featuring Cuba's greatest ballet dancer, Alicia Alonso in her acclaimed portrayal of Giselle, the ballet that made Alicia an international star. In this tale, Duke Albrecht disguises himself as a peasant to win the love of the beautiful Giselle.
- Who directed Giselle?
- Giselle was directed by Enrique Pineda Barnet.
- Who stars in Giselle?
- Giselle stars Alicia Alonso, Azari Plisetski, Fernando Alonso, José Parés, Mirta Plá, Loipa Araujo.
- How long is Giselle?
- Giselle has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).