The Red Shoes (Criterion Collection)

Moira Shearer. Two men from vastly different walks of life try to win the love of a young ballerina in this stirring but dark adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s sad fairy tale. Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. This new hi-def digital restoration is loaded with extras, including an introductory restoration demonstration with filmmaker Martin Scorsese, audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie, a documentary on the making of the film, Profile of "The Red Shoes," audio recording of actor Jeremy Irons reading excerpts from Powell and Pressburger’s novelization of The Red Shoes, rare publicity stills and behind-the-scenes photos, a booklet with an essay by critic David Ehrenstein, and more on 2 DVDs. 1948/color/133 min/NR/fullscreen.