THE RED SHOES

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. PDT

The Bowen Theatre, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Road

Published by The Hearth - Arts on Bowen (Bowen Island Arts Council)

Bowen Island Film Society and Bowen Recreation Present: The Red Shoes (1948) The Red Shoes (1948) | Runtime: 135 minutes | Directors: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger | Starring: Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring Widely regarded as one of the greatest dance films ever made, The Red Shoes tells the story of a young ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her personal life. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the film follows her rise within a prestigious ballet company as ambition, love, and artistic passion begin to collide. Renowned for its breathtaking cinematography, dazzling ballet sequences, and unforgettable use of colour, this cinematic masterpiece remains a landmark in film history and a celebration of art, beauty, and creative obsession. Doors at 6:00 PM Film starts at 6:30 PM