@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The girls get a chance to perform with a famed ballet master who thinks Madeline is too small to succeed. Madeline's insecurity (and Pepito's teasing) keeps getting in the way of her performance until she is given a pep talk – and a pair of toe shoes – by an accomplished prima ballerina, who convinces Madeline that hard work and courage will help her excel.
Quick Stats
2.0
TMDB Rating
1
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24m
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Key Crew
WriterLudwig Bemelmans
Produced by
DiC EnterprisesWalt Disney Pictures
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Madeline at the Ballet yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Tracey Lee Smythe
Madeline (voice)
Stevie Vallance
Miss Clavel (voice)
Christopher Plummer
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Long John Baldry
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Kathleen Barr
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A.J. Bond
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Jay Brazeau
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Jim Byrnes
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Garry Chalk
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Brent Chapman
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Ian James Corlett
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Kristin Fairlie
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Philip Maurice Hayes
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Vanessa King
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Corrine Koslo
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