Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) is a notable film directed by Vincent Bataillon, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Learning that Albrecht, her beloved, is in fact a nobleman engaged to be married to a princess, the naive peasant girl Giselle dies. The Queen of the Wilis—the spirits of deceased young virgins—decides that Albrecht should follow Giselle to the grave, and condemns him to dance until he dies of exhaustion. But Giselle’s spirit dances with him and saves him. With music by Adolphe Adam and a libretto by Théophile Gautier and Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, the ballet touches on the great romantic themes: local colour, a pastoral love affair doomed to end in tragedy, a plunge into fantasy and redemption through the power of love.
Who’s in it. Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) stars Svetlana Lunkina as Giselle, Dimitri Gudanov as Albrecht, Vitaly Biktimirov as Hans and Maria Allash as Myrtha, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet)?
- Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) stars Svetlana Lunkina, Dimitri Gudanov, Vitaly Biktimirov, Maria Allash and Elena Bukanova.
- When was Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) released?
- Giselle (Bolshoi Ballet) was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.