‘Swan Lake’ Teaser Revealed As Global Release Set For Imax-Filmed Paris Opera Ballet

Paris Opera, Pathé Live and Imax have unveiled a teaser trailer for their upcoming collaboration, the Rudolf Nureyev-choreographed Swan Lake. Check it out above, and scroll down for a look at new images. 

This is the first-ever Filmed for Imax ballet, and will be released exclusively in Imax locations globally on November 8, with other theaters rolling out from November 10.

Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried, who, during his birthday celebrations, must choose a bride. Trying to escape reality, he dreams of a perfect love. His tutor tries to bring him down to Earth and reminds him of his duties. But on a dreamlike getaway, the prince meets Odette, a princess who has been transformed into a swan by the powerful sorcerer Rothbart. Only true love can break the spell. Captivated, Siegfried promises Odette he’ll save her and invites her to his party. To trap the prince, the sorcerer sends his daughter Odile, disguised as Odette, to seduce him.

The movie required four days of filming — two of which were without an audience to allow cameras to be on stage and alongside the performers. Shot exclusively with Imax-certified digital cameras, the film aims to provide audiences with a greater canvas of the images as sequences are brought to life.

This is Paris Opera’s biggest-ever worldwide theatrical release, including roughly 2,000 cinemas. Pathé Live handles global distribution on the film from director Isabelle Julien. The cast features Sae Eun Park (Odette/Odile), Paul Marque (Prince Siegfried), Pablo Legasa (Rothbart) and Paris Opera Corps de Ballet.