CHIFF: Coppelia

“It’s impossible not to be caught up in the beautiful fantasy of it all.” – Screen International

When everyone in town falls under the spell of charismatic cosmetic surgeon Doctor Coppelius, feisty Swan must act to save her sweetheart Franz before his heart is used to spark life into Coppelia, the ‘perfect’ robot-woman the Doctor has created.  

Based on the 1870 comic ballet of the same name, and inspired by a 2016 performance created for the Dutch National Ballet, this contemporary retelling blends live action dance with 2D animation and updates details from the original story to ensure the themes of manufactured beauty and false appearances remain relevant. 

Parental guidance: Some imagery may be upsetting for sensitive viewers 

Rating

E

Language

No Dialogue

Director

Jeff Tudor, Steven de Beul, Ben Tesseur