Giselle
Seen it?2016 | 135 min | Music, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Yankee Doodle Dandy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. Giselle kills herself. Her soul enters the ranks of the Wilis – shades of young women who died before their wedding day. All men that come across their path are compelled to dance themselves to death, and Albrecht falls into their trap. Giselle’s intercession saves Albrecht and releases her soul from the Wilis’ power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ross MacGibbon
- Marianela NúñezGiselle
- Vadim MuntagirovCount Albrecht
- Bennet GartsideHilarion
- Johannes StepanekWilfred
- Elizabeth McGorianBerthe
- Gary AvisDuke of Courland
- Christina ArestisBathilde
- Jonathan HowellsLeader of the Hunt
- Itziar MendizabalMyrtha, Queen of the Wilis
- Olivia CowleyMoyna