Back in 1948, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger made one of cinema’s definitive dance films, ⁠The Red Shoes,⁠ starring Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook and Marius Goring. The film tells the story of a young ballerina caught between dedicating herself completely to dance and falling in love. To celebrate the film’s 75th anniversary, we review and discuss its influence.

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Thank you Eric and Kevin Smale for the original theme songs, Jimere for the interlude music and Stephanie Prior for designing the logo.