Giselle (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, Giselle is a music and tv movie film directed by Ross MacGibbon, running about 109 minutes. “Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet. Its title role, one of the most technically demanding and emotionally challenging in the classical repertory, is here danced by Alina Cojocaru, partnered by Johan Kobborg as Count Albrecht. This tale of the transcendental power of love over death is evocatively portrayed through Peter Wrights sensitive staging and John Macfarlanes designs, which beautifully contrast the human and supernatural worlds mastered from a High Definition recording and true surround sound. Conductor : Boris Gruzin Orchestra : The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Who’s in it. Giselle stars Alina Cojocaru as Giselle, Martin Harvey as Hilarion, Johan Kobborg as Count Albrecht and Marianela Núñez as Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Giselle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giselle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giselle tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giselle (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Giselle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Giselle worth watching?
- Giselle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giselle?
- Giselle stars Alina Cojocaru, Martin Harvey, Johan Kobborg, Marianela Núñez and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
- When was Giselle released?
- Giselle was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.