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Adapted from the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, a young ballet dancer played by Moira Shearer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina aided by a Svengali director. This beloved collaboration between directors Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell features groundbreaking cinematography, and award-winning music and art design. The transcendental dance sequence continues to inspire artists across all mediums.