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The Red Shoes

by Emeric Pressburger
2 discs. color. 134 min. In English w/French & English subtitles. Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, Criterion Collection, dist. by Image Entertainment. DVD ISBN 9781604652895; 1-disc Blu-ray ISBN 9781604652888.
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The tragic tale of a gifted ballerina (Moira Shearer) faced with a choice between her promising career and the man she loves boasts a breathtaking digital restoration of this 62-year-old classic. Extras include audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie, a "making of" featurette, an interview with director Powell's widow, Thelma Schoonmaker, and a gallery of publicity stills and behind-the-scenes photos. (LJ 9/15/10)
Reviewed by Jeff T. Dick , Jan 01, 2011
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