George Balanchine S The Nutcracker

I, George Balanchine is a film portraying the life story of a choreographer who became a legend in his own lifetime. He was known as Giorgi Balanchivadze in Saint Petersburg, turning into George Balanchine in Paris, and then emerging as Mr. B in New York, the city of the shortest abbreviations… Balanchine’s life stories are enriched by visuals depicting choreographies staged by him and photos, a combination that paints a clear picture of this greatest figure in the world of ballet of the 20th century.

Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievious mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. The New York City Ballet's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.

The famous Balanchine production of Tchaikovsky's ballet.

On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.

Jewels, ballet in three parts choreographed by George Balanchine for the New York City Ballet, recorded in October / November 2005 at the Opéra National de Paris.