Cold War
A haunting, elliptical romance that sweeps you through years of longing and political exile, leaving a lingering ache.
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The Red Shoes
A visually stunning, emotionally intense melodrama about artistic obsession, with a mesmerizing ballet sequence and a tragic, unforgettable climax.
About 1948 film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
Genres drama, musical, romance, dance
Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Written by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Starring Emeric Pressburger, Albert Bassermann, Léonide Massine, Anton Walbrook, Marie Rambert, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Esmond Knight
Music Brian Easdale
Runtime 133 min
Country United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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