Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971)

The Tales of Beatrix Potter (US title: Peter Rabbit and Tales of Beatrix Potter) is a 1971 ballet film based on the children's stories of English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The film was directed by Reginald Mills, choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton (who danced the role of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle), and featured dancers from the Royal Ballet. The musical score was arranged by John Lanchbery from various sources such as the operas of Michael Balfe and of Sir Arthur Sullivan, and performed by the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

Tales of Beatrix Potter is the only feature film directed by Mills, who is best remembered as a film editor. Mills had edited The Red Shoes (1948) and other films directed and produced by Powell and Pressburger which incorporating ballet.

Synopsis

L'histoire nous est présentée par son auteure, Beatrix Potter (interprétée à l'écran par l'actrice Niamh Cusack). A ses côtés se trouve Pierre, un jeune lapin qu'elle a transformé en héros des aventures qu'elle a écrites. On découvre à chaque épisode tout l’univers enchanteur de Pierre Lapin, de Tom Chaton, de Rebondi Cochonnet et de bien d’autres animaux encore au travers de 9 contes qui nous montrent la vie animale avec ses joies et ses malheurs.

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