Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's Th e Red Shoes tells the story of Victoria Page\, a gifted young ballerina to rn between her devotion to dance and her love for a composer. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale\, this 1948 masterpiece blends romanc e\, ambition\, obsession\, and the transformative power of art into a cine matic experience unlike any other. Moira Shearer stars in a breathtaking p erformance\, while the film's extraordinary color\, design\, music\, and e xtended ballet sequence have made it a landmark of British cinema. Winner of Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Original Score\, The Red Shoes remains essential viewing for anyone who loves film\, dance\, or th e visual possibilities of cinema. Presented with Cinema I/O\, this special free screening includes a film discussion\, offering an opportunity to ex plore the artistry and ideas behind this enduring classic.
\nAdmissi on is FREE.
\nFilm Start Time:
Doors open at 6:00pm\, and the f
ilm will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seat
ing\, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer\, wine\, an
d concessions will be available.
Free Parking:
We&rsquo\;re p
leased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your
parking ticket from the library parking lot (accessible via 2nd Street) o
r the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the th
eater\, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Valida
tions are for paid ticket holders only.