“Truly one of the most beautiful Technicolor films ever made.”
—Martin Scorsese

“Magnificent! Eye-popping, delirious spectacle! Powell & Pressburger’s masterpiece offers us the extraordinary experience of watching the burning commitment to perfection.”
—The Village Voice

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger bring the unique drama and beauty of ballet to the cinema in a film that has enchanted audiences for decades. Moira Shearer stars as the lead ballerina in a company led by a demanding impresario. As the conflict develops, it is expressed in gorgeously photographed dance.