Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide is a music film directed by Vincent Bataillon, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. On his wedding day, the young Scotsman James is awakened with a kiss from an ethereal winged creature, a Sylph. Entranced by her beauty, James risks everything to pursue an unattainable love. La Sylphide is one of the world’s oldest surviving ballets, and a treasure in Danish ballet master August Bournonville’s style. Staged for the Bolshoi by Bournonville expert Johan Kobborg, this production is the ultimate romantic masterpiece. Captured live from the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.
Who’s in it. Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide stars Vyacheslav Lopatin as James, Ekaterina Krysanova as Slyph, Anna Rebetskaya as Effie and Denis Savin as Gurn, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide?
- Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide stars Vyacheslav Lopatin, Ekaterina Krysanova, Anna Rebetskaya, Denis Savin and Irina Zibrova.
- When was Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide released?
- Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.