The Red Shoes (1948, NR) Presented w/Cinema I/O--Film and Discussion FREE EVENT
Tuesday, December 15
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ron Robinson Theater
Ron Robinson TheaterExperience one of the most visually dazzling films ever made on the big screen.
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's The Red Shoes tells the story of Victoria Page, a gifted young ballerina torn between her devotion to dance and her love for a composer. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, this 1948 masterpiece blends romance, ambition, obsession, and the transformative power of art into a cinematic experience unlike any other. Moira Shearer stars in a breathtaking performance, while the film's extraordinary color, design, music, and extended ballet sequence have made it a landmark of British cinema. Winner of Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Original Score, The Red Shoes remains essential viewing for anyone who loves film, dance, or the visual possibilities of cinema. Presented with Cinema I/O, this special free screening includes a film discussion, offering an opportunity to explore the artistry and ideas behind this enduring classic.
Admission is FREE.
Film Start Time:
Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.
Free Parking:
We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (accessible via 2nd Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.
AGE GROUP: | All ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Film |
Ron Robinson Theater
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Ron Robinson Theater
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Address
100 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.320.5715
About the branch
The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.