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Bolshoi ballet: Swan Lake

Lured to the banks of a mysterious lake by his alter-ego, the Evil Genius, Prince Siegfried encounters the most beautiful swan Odette and swears his love to her. At the castle, prospective brides try to entertain the distracted Prince, but it is the ravishing swan Odile who threatens the promise Siegfried made to Odette. The legend of the enigmatic swan-woman set to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece of a score is ballet’s most beloved production in the classical canon.

2h 35min

Release Date: 06.03.2022

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker

On Christmas eve, Marie and her whole family are gathered around the tree in celebration of the holiday. She receives a magical gift from her godfather Drosselmeyer and soon enough this Christmas eve will take an unexpected turn for her. Marie's new doll comes alive and carries her into a whirlwind adventure. The exceptional score by Tchaikovsky, brought to life by the Bolshoi Ballet dancers in The Nutcracker, delights the hearts and ears of all generations of music lovers.

2h 15min

Release Date: 02.01.2022

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker (2020/2021)

On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle against the Mouse King, determined to save Marie from him. In this timeless story accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, rising star Soloist Margarita Shrainer perfectly embodies Marie’s innocence and enchantment along with the supremely elegant Principal Dancer Semyon Chudin as The Nutcracker, captivating audiences of all ages and bringing them on an otherworldly journey.

2h 15min

Release Date: 20.12.2020

Bolshoi ballet: Swan Lake

Bolshoi ballet: Swan Lake (2019/2020)

Prince Siegfried is summoned by his parents to choose a bride. However, he encounters a mysterious swan-woman by the lake, Odette, and is captivated by her. His vow of eternal love to her will have irreversible consequences. Tchaikovsky’s essential masterpiece returns with a new cast for the most beloved ballet in the classical canon. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world-famous corps de ballet in perfect unison, the legendary love story between Prince Siegfried and the dual personalities Odette/Odile, born at the Bolshoi Theatre, is a must-see.

2h 41min

Release Date: 23.02.2020

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker (2019)

On Christmas Eve, the mysterious Drosselmeyer brings a Nutcracker doll as a gift for his goddaughter Marie. At midnight, the doll comes to life and finds himself in a battle against the Mouse King, determined to save Marie from him. In this timeless story accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, rising star Soloist Margarita Shrainer perfectly embodies Marie’s innocence and enchantment along with the supremely elegant Principal Dancer Semyon Chudin as The Nutcracker, captivating audiences of all ages and bringing them on an otherworldly journey.

2h 30min

Release Date: 15.12.2019

Bolshoi ballet: Raymonda

Raymonda is betrothed to Jean de Brienne, a gallant knight who pledged to go on a crusade led by the King of Hungary. When her beloved leaves, Abderakhman, a foreign knight, makes a bid for the hand of Raymonda and threatens her fate when she rejects him… Raymonda is a must-see of the Bolshoi, a work of living dance history. Being one of legendary choreographer Marius Petipa’s final works, he fully armed this ballet with beautiful court scenes, romantic corps de ballet dances, Hungarian czardas and a title role suited for the most outstanding ballerina.

3h 5min

Release Date: 27.10.2019

Bolshoi ballet: The Golden Age

In the 1920’s, The Golden Age cabaret is a favorite nightly haunt. The young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita. He follows her to the cabaret and realizes that she is the beautiful dancer “Mademoiselle Margot,”, but also the love interest of the local gangster Yashka… With its jazzy score by Shostakovich and its music-hall atmosphere featuring beautiful tangos, The Golden Age is a refreshing and colorful dive into the roaring 20’s. A historic ballet that can be seen only at the Bolshoi!

2h 16min

Release Date: 07.04.2019

Bolshoi ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

The Princess Aurora falls under the curse of the Evil Fairy Carabosse on her sixteenth birthday, falling into a deep slumber of one hundred years. Only the kiss of a prince could break the spell. A resplendent fairytale ballet perfomed by the Bolshoi, The Sleeping Beauty features scores of magical characters including fairies, the Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, and a beautiful young Princess Aurora performed by Olga Smirnova, a “truly extraordinary talent” (The Telegraph). This is classical ballet at its finest.

2h 46min

Release Date: 10.03.2019

Bolshoi ballet: Le Bayadere

The temple dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor fall deeply in love, giving way to heated passions, and murderous intrigues when the Rajah and his daughter Gamzatti discover their forbidden love. La Bayadere is one of the greatest works classical ballet history – a story of love, death and vengeful judgement set in India. Dazzling sets, costumes, and one of the most iconic scenes in ballet, the “Kingdom of the Shades,” illuminate the tragic tale of the temple dancer Nikiya’s doomed love for the warrior Solor, and their ulimate redemption. A must-see!

3h 20min

Release Date: 20.01.2019

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker (2018)

On Christmas Eve, Marie’s Nutcracker doll magically transforms into a prince and their wonderful adventure begins. The holiday classic returns to the majestic Bolshoi stage for a live broadcast of a timeless story, The Nutcracker, taking audiences of all ages on a magical journey through a world of enchantment complete with dancing snowflakes and dolls that have come to life, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.

2h 20min

Release Date: 23.12.2018

Bolshoi ballet: Giselle

Bolshoi ballet: Giselle (2018)

When Giselle learns that her beloved Albrecht is promised to another woman, she dies of a broken heart in his arms. While Albrecht grieves, she returns from the dead as a Wili, a vengeful spirit meant to make unfaithful men dance until death… Prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova personifies this ultimate ballerina role in the classical repertoire, alongside the sensational Sergei Polunin as Albrecht, in this chilling, yet luminous ballet that continues to captivate audiences for over 150 years at the Bolshoi.

2h 28min

Release Date: 08.04.2018

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi ballet: The Nutcracker (2017)

Baptista struggles to marry off his tempestuous daughter Katharina, a shrew who denies that any man could possibly be her match. However when she meets Petruchio, who is as ill-tempered as she, the two forces of nature ignite an unexpected and explosive encounter. Acclaimed choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot brings out the wit, fast-paced athleticism and vibrancy from the Bolshoi Ballet dancers in Shakespeare’s rowdy comedy.

2h 22min

Release Date: 17.12.2017

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake (2017)

At moonlight on the banks of a mysterious lake, Prince Siegfried meets the bewitched swan-woman Odette. Completely spellbound by her beauty, he swears his faithfulness to her. However, the Prince realizes too late that Fate has another plan for him…. A ballet of ultimate beauty and a score of unparalleled perfection born at the Bolshoi in 1877. In the dual role of white swan Odette and her rival black swan Odile, prima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova exudes both vulnerability and cunning through superb technical mastery, alongside the powerful and emotional Siegfried, Denis Rodkin.

3h 0min

Release Date: 05.02.2017

Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (2017)

NB! Due to the fact that the cinemas are temporarily closed until futher notice the broadcast of "SLEEPING BEAUTY" is cancelled. All questions regarding tickets please forward to our information email address: info@forumcinemas.ee On her 16th birthday, a curse by the evil Carabosse causes the beautiful Princess Aurora to fall into a deep slumber for 100 years.

2h 52min

Release Date: 22.01.2017

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (2016)

On Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll transforms into a beautiful prince who takes her on a magical journey. Before they leave, they must confront the Mouse King whose army is threatening Marie… Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince! Danced by the Bolshoi’s principals, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairytale staged by Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to a world of magic and wonder for the holiday season.

2h 15min

Release Date: 18.12.2016

Bolshoi Ballet: The Golden Age

Bolshoi Ballet: The Golden Age (2016)

In a seaside town where business and mafia are flourishing, The Golden Age cabaret is the favorite nightly haunt of dancers, bandits and young revelers, where the young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita, a beautiful dancer, but also the friend of a local gangster… A satire of Europe during the Roaring 20s, The Golden Age makes for an original, colorful, and dazzling show with its jazzy score and music-hall atmosphere. This ballet that can only be seen at the Bolshoi has everything to it: mad rhythms, vigorous chase scenes, and decadent cabaret numbers.

2h 20min

Release Date: 16.10.2016

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus (2015/2016)

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian soldier, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval… Grigorovich's Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company’s signature ballet. This most spectacular production is an epic tour de force, giving full expression to the strengh for which the Bolshoi’s male dancers are renowned. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina.

2h 53min

Release Date: 13.03.2016

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker 2015/2016

On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince and saves Marie from the Mouse King and his army… This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with its fairytale setting and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. The Bolshoi’s version of the Nutcracker has a unique and beautiful sense of romance and philosophy, danced by the heroic Denis Rodkin as the courageous prince and the magical Anna Nikulina as Marie.

2h 15min

Release Date: 20.12.2015

Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle

Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle (2015)

The young peasant girl, Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the wilis, vengeful spirits who now turn against Albrecht and condemn him to dance until he dies of exhaustion… This treasure of romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical repertoire, touching upon the great romantic themes: a doomed love affair ending in tragedy, a dive into fantasy and ultimate redemption through the power of love. The Bolshoi is renowned for its intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved drama.

2h 28min

Release Date: 11.10.2015

Bolshoi Ballet: Ivan the Terrible

As young Ivan IV is crowned, he has to choose one of the 13 Boyar daughters to be his wife and tsarina. He selects Anastasia, and the two eventually fall deeply in love. When the Boyars plot against him and poison his beloved wife, Tsar Ivan finds himself surrounded by enemies. Haunted by dark thoughts and phantoms, he slowly sinks into madness. Drawing on the music composed by Prokofiev for the 1944 Eisenstein film, Ivan the Terrible is a work in the true Bolshoi style.

2h 15min

Release Date: 19.04.2015

Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet 2014/2015

In Verona, the rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues brings bloodshed to the city. When the Capulets organise a masked ball in honour of their daughter Juliet, Romeo Montague and his friend Mercutio attend incognito because of the hatred that tears the two houses apart. Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love, and are distraught when they realise they belong to rival families. William Shakespeare’s timeless story, written in 1595, is brought to the stage through breathtaking choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s much-loved score.

2h 25min

Release Date: 08.03.2015

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake 2014/2015

At the palace, the royal family and their guests are gathered for Prince Siegfried’s birthday celebrations. In a majestic ceremony, Siegfried is made a knight; young girls try to attract his attention, as he must choose a wife during the ball. Overcome by the sudden awareness of his future responsibilities, he escapes into the night and meets a strange flock of swans by a magical lake. White swan by day, human by night, the beautiful Odette awaits an oath of true love to break the curse.

2h 40min

Release Date: 25.01.2015

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker 2014/2015

On Christmas Eve, Marie’s godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives her a strange toy: a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. At midnight, when the celebrations are over, all the toys magically come to life. The nutcracker grows to human size and takes charge of the tin soldiers, flying to the rescue of Marie, who is threatened by the Mouse King and his mouse army. Based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story, The Nutcracker is one of the greatest classics in the world.

2h 20min

Release Date: 21.12.2014

Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere

Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere 2014/2015

When the beautiful dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor meet in secret, they swear eternal mutual fidelity. However, the High Brahmin, who is also in love with Nikiya, overhears them. He rushes to reveal their secret to the Rajah, who has decided that Solor will marry his beloved daughter Gamzatti. La Bayadère (the word refers to an Indian temple dancer) is a key work in the classical repertoire and this is a magnificent production. The story of impossible love between Nikiya and Solor is set against the backdrop of a lush, mysterious India.

2h 45min

Release Date: 07.12.2014

Bolshoi Ballet: The Legend of Love

The royal apartments of Queen Mekhmene Banu are plunged into mourning – her young sister, Princess Shyrin, is dying. The Princess will only be saved if the Queen gives Shyrin her beauty. The Queen decides to sacrifice herself, but later regrets her action when she is disfigured and Shyrin falls in love with the Queen’s own lover, the painter Ferkhad. This splendid tale of forbidden love, self-sacrifice, jealousy and suffering returns to the Bolshoi stage after a ten-year absence.

3h 0min

Release Date: 26.10.2014

Bolshoi Ballet: Sleeping beauty

Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (2013)

Cursed at birth by evil fairy Carabosse, Princess Aurora descends into a deep slumber on the day of her 16th birthday. Only the kiss of a prince will awaken her ... Based on Charles Perrault’s classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty has been hugely successful since its premiere in 1890. Marius Petipa's masterpiece - involving a beautiful princess, enchantment of sleep and a handsome prince - is one of the most popular and accomplished choreographic works in the classical repertoire.

2h 45min

Release Date: 22.12.2013

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus (2013/2014)

Captured by the Roman army, Spartacus and Phrygia are condemned to slavery. After becoming a gladiator, Spartacus foments a legendary rebellion… This grandiose epic recounts the exploits of the legendary slave who became a gladiator. Spartacus is one of the most famous works by Khachaturian and is considered one of the greatest ballets in the Bolshoi repertoire since the 1960’s. A production with spectacular choreography and scenery, it is Yuri Grigorovich’s version that remains the most critically acclaimed.

3h 15min

Release Date: 20.10.2013

Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (2013)

Sergei Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Ballet in two acts (12+) Libretto by Sergei Prokofiev, Sergei Radlov, Adrian Piotrovsky after the play of the same name by William Shakespear in Yuri Grigorovich’s version Choreographer: Yuri Grigorovich Scenery and Costumes by Simon Virsaladze Music Director: Andrei Anikhanov Lighting Designer: Mikhail Sokolov Assistant Choreographer: Vasily Vorokhobko Synopsis Act l Scene 1 A Square in Verona. Brawl between the Montagues and Capulets. Scene 2 A masked Romeo and Mercutio are on their way to the ball at the Capulets. Scene 3 Juliet’s Room.

2h 25min

Release Date: 12.05.2013

Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere

Sets and costumes after sketches by designers of the first production (1877) revived by Valery Firsov, Nikolai Sharonov (sets) and Nikolai Sviridchikov (costumes) Supervisor of scenery and costumes revival: Valery Levental Music Director: Alexander Kopylov Synopsis Act I Young warriors led by Solor are hunting a tiger. Before entering the forest Solor asks a fakir, named Magedaveya, to tell Nikia, a bayadere, that he will wait for her near the temple. The High Brahmin and priests are solemnly leaving the temple. The feast of worshipping fire begins.

3h 15min

Release Date: 27.01.2013

Bolshoi Ballet: Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballett: Nutcracker (2012)

Guests are gathering for a Christmas party at the Stahlbaum home. Among them are Drosselmeyer, godfather to Marie and Fritz, the Stahlbaums’ children. He has brought them a wonderful present: a funny Nutcracker. The children wait with impatience for when at long last they will be shown the Christmas tree and the presents. The long awaited moment comes: the handsomely adorned Christmas tree is presented to the assembled company. Drosselmeyer suddenly appears disguised as a magician: he is not recognized by the children.

2h 9min

Release Date: 16.12.2012

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake

Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake (2012/2013)

In an old German castle, the birthday of Prince Siegfried is being celebrated; today he comes of age. He is congratulated by his mother, the Princess Mother, friends and courtiers. In a majestic ceremony, Siegfried is made a knight. From this day on a sense of duty, valor will be the guiding principles in his life. The last toasts are pronounced in his honor, young girls, his contemporaries, try to attract his attention, but Siegfried is overcome by emotions of a different order. He dreams of a pure, ideal love.

2h 25min

Release Date: 21.10.2012

Bolshoi Ballet: Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballet: Nutcracker (2011)

based on a fantastic tale of the same name by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and with ideas of Marius Petipa’s script Music : Pyotr Illyitch TCHAIKOVSKY Libretto and new choreographic version : Yuri GRIGOROVICH Musical direction: Pavel KLINICHEV Sets : Simon VIRSALADZE With the Orchestra of the Bolshoi State Theatre With the Bolshoi soloists and the Bolshoi Corps de Ballet Yuri GRIGOROVICH: After being accepted into the Leningrad Ballet School in 1946, Yuri Grigorovich went on to become a soloist at the Kirov Ballet of St.

2h 5min

Release Date: 18.12.2011

Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (2011)

Created for the Mariinsky Theatre of St. Petersburg, The Sleeping Beauty opened its premiere in January 1890. Marius Petipa created brilliant soloists steps for the choreography which are among the most accomplished pieces of the classical repertoire. The ballet quickly became a huge success across the world and has also emerged as his masterpiece. This new choreographic version from Yuri Grigorovich dates from 1973. At the christening of princess Aurora, the evil fairy Carabosse throws a terrible curse upon her and predicts that she will prick her finger and die on her sixteenth birthday.

3h 15min

Release Date: 20.11.2011

Bolshoi Ballet Live: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (2010)

2h 15min

Release Date: 19.12.2010