Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 'The Red Shoes' (1948)

Her Head in Films by Caitlin

Feb 3, 202601:20:03TV & Film

In this episode, I talk about Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s 1948 film, "The Red Shoes." It centers on Vicky Page, a young ballet dancer whose extraordinary talent brings her into a world where art demands total...

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