La Sylphide - The Royal Danish Ballet
movie
Ballet in two acts by August Bournonville
Released March 28, 1988
Overview
Lis Jepessen dances the lead role of La Sylphide -- a beautiful forest sprite who entrances Scottish farmer James (Nikolaj Hubbe) with her radiance -- in this memorable stage adaptation of August Bournonville's most enduring work, a piece he created for the Royal Danish Ballet in 1836. Sorella Englund co-stars as Madge, a vengeful witch and fortune-teller who, after being spurned by James, resolves to destroy his future.
Runtime
1h 2m
Origin Country
Denmark
Original Language
English
Original Title
La Sylphide - The Royal Danish Ballet
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Denmark
