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The Royal Ballet: Mayerling

2022·Movie
3h 0min
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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.
BalletHistorical DramaPsychological IntrigueDark ObsessionPolitical IntrigueTragedySexual DepravityAustro-Hungarian Court

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What is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling rated?

Sexual contentSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?

3 h 0 min

The Royal Ballet: Mayerling runs 3 h 0 min.

Is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Royal Ballet: Mayerling in?

English

It was made in English.