Music ·Fantasy · Soviet Union · 1987 · 1h 27m

The Nutcracker

Щелкунчик

The Nutcracker poster
Director
Elena Macheret
Cast
Ekaterina Maksimova as Maria Vladimir Vasiliev as The Nutcracker Prince Vladimir Levashyov as Drosselmayer Sergey Radchenko as The Mouse King
Crew
Simon Virsaladze — Production Design Simon Virsaladze — Costume Design
Synopsis

Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Mood & Themes
danceballetchristmasmusicnutcracker
Key Collaborators
Elena Macheret Director Simon Virsaladze Production Design Simon Virsaladze Costume Design
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