Giselle - 2016

The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. Giselle kills herself. Her soul enters the ranks of the Wilis – shades of young women who died before their wedding day. All men that come across their path are compelled to dance themselves to death, and Albrecht falls into their trap. Giselle’s intercession saves Albrecht and releases her soul from the Wilis’ power.

135min
2016
PG
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Vadim Muntagirov profile pictureVadim MuntagirovCount Albrecht
Gary Avis profile pictureGary AvisDuke of Courland
Jonathan Howells profile pictureJonathan HowellsLeader of the Hunt
Itziar Mendizabal profile pictureItziar MendizabalMyrtha, Queen of the Wilis
Yuhui Choe profile pictureYuhui ChoePas de six
Luca Acri profile pictureLuca AcriPas de six
Yasmine Naghdi profile pictureYasmine NaghdiPas de six

About Giselle

Giselle Overview

The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. Giselle kills herself. Her soul enters the ranks of the Wilis – shades of young women who died before their wedding day. All men that come across their path are compelled to dance themselves to death, and Albrecht falls into their trap. Giselle’s intercession saves Albrecht and releases her soul from the Wilis’ power.

Age Rating: PG
Runtime: 135min

Extra details

Original Title: Giselle
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ross MacGibbon
Production Companies
Royal Opera House