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Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide 2018

102 min📅 2018-11-11

When the day of his wedding arrives, young Scotsman James is startled awake by a tender kiss from a delicate, winged being named Sylph.

Cast

Anastasia Stashkevich
Anastasia Stashkevich
Sylph
Semyon Chudin
Semyon Chudin
James
Ksenia Zhiganshina
Ksenia Zhiganshina
Effie, James' fiancee
Anna Balukova
Anna Balukova
Madge, a witch
Artur Mkrtchyan
Gurn
Vera Borisenkova
Anna, James' mother
Oscar Frame
Two Friends
Mark Chino
Two Friends
Bruna Cantanhede Gaglianone
Pas de six
Elizaveta Kruteleva
Pas de six / Two Sylphs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide (2018) about?

This ballet film follows James, a young Scotsman, whose life is upended when a mystical Sylph steals his heart on the morning of his wedding. His obsession with the ethereal creature leads to a tragic quest that tests the boundaries between love and duty.

Who directed Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide?

Director information is not available for this production.

Who stars in Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide?

The film stars Anastasia Stashkevich as the Sylph, Semyon Chudin as James, and features Ksenia Zhiganshina, Anna Balukova, and Artur Mkrtchyan in key roles.

Is Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide (2018) worth watching?

With its breathtaking choreography and emotional depth, this ballet is a standout in the genre. Though it lacks an IMDb rating, its visual storytelling and classic appeal make it a rewarding experience for fans of dance and romance.

How long is Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide?

The runtime is 102 minutes.

🎥 Trailer

About Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide (2018) — A Romantic Ballet Masterpiece You Can't Miss

When the day of his wedding arrives, young Scotsman James is startled awake by a tender kiss from a delicate, winged being named Sylph. Entranced by her otherworldly grace, James abandons reason and tradition to chase an impossible dream—one that could shatter his future and his heart.

Bolshoi Ballet: La Sylphide (2018) brings to life Johan Kobborg's enchanting staging of the ballet's oldest classical masterpiece, a tale woven with romance, danger, and the raw power of first love. Set against a dreamlike backdrop, the production captures the timeless magic of pointe dancing and the emotional intensity of chasing what can never be possessed. With Anastasia Stashkevich as the elusive Sylph and Semyon Chudin as the conflicted James, this adaptation breathes new life into a 19th-century classic, blending seductive fantasy with the stark realities of desire and sacrifice.