"Coppelia" is a visually opulent adaptation of the classic ballet, blending live action dance with innovative animation. The film will have its U.S. theatrical premiere on Saturday October 16 at Fort Mason's Cowell Theater as part of San Francisco Dance Film Festival (SFDFF) 2021. Tickets, on sale now, start at $15.
"Coppelia's" stellar cast is led by dancer, author, and activist Michaela DePrince, recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Art & Culture. DePrince, who is widely known for her journey from an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to a star of the international stage, will be in attendance at the Cowell for a post-screening Q&A.
The film focuses on the cosmetic surgeon Dr. Coppelius, whose lure of superficial beauty poisons a town. Swan (DePrince) must uncover the truth about this newcomer and save her community from his deception. As Swan and the townspeople come to learn, in the age of social media and an increasingly image-conscious culture, it's never been more important to be yourself.
"Coppelia's" themes of self-acceptance, alongside its "Disney-esque charms" (Screen Daily), will be sure to inspire dance aficionados and future generations of dancers alike at this family-friendly screening. The Cowell screening will open with "Fly Me to the Moon," a short dance film by Bay Area filmmaker Kate Duhamel featuring local dancers from Alonzo King LINES Ballet and San Francisco Ballet set to a new version of the titular song by Grammy-winning singer Ledisi.
This in-theater screening of "Coppelia" is part of SFDFF 2021's hybrid festival, which also features an extensive selection of films streaming online on Marquee TV from October 15-24. With 125 dance films from 25 countries, ranging from insightful documentaries to artful shorts, there's something for everyone in this lineup. For complete festival information, visit sfdancefilmfest.org/festival-films-2021
$15-75.
Presented by San Francisco Dance Film Festival
show less
"Coppelia's" stellar cast is led by dancer, author, and activist Michaela DePrince, recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Art & Culture. DePrince, who is widely known for her journey from an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to a star of the international stage, will be in attendance at the Cowell for a post-screening Q&A.
The film focuses on the cosmetic surgeon Dr. Coppelius, whose lure of superficial beauty poisons a town. Swan (DePrince) must uncover the truth about this newcomer and save her community from his deception. As Swan and the townspeople come to learn, in the age of social media and an increasingly image-conscious culture, it's never been more important to be yourself.
"Coppelia's" themes of self-acceptance, alongside its "Disney-esque charms" (Screen Daily), will be sure to inspire dance aficionados and future generations of dancers alike at this family-friendly screening. The Cowell screening will open with "Fly Me to the Moon," a short dance film by Bay Area filmmaker Kate Duhamel featuring local dancers from Alonzo King LINES Ballet and San Francisco Ballet set to a new version of the titular song by Grammy-winning singer Ledisi.
This in-theater screening of "Coppelia" is part of SFDFF 2021's hybrid festival, which also features an extensive selection of films streaming online on Marquee TV from October 15-24. With 125 dance films from 25 countries, ranging from insightful documentaries to artful shorts, there's something for everyone in this lineup. For complete festival information, visit sfdancefilmfest.org/festival-films-2021
$15-75.
Presented by San Francisco Dance Film Festival
"Coppelia" is a visually opulent adaptation of the classic ballet, blending live action dance with innovative animation. The film will have its U.S. theatrical premiere on Saturday October 16 at Fort Mason's Cowell Theater as part of San Francisco Dance Film Festival (SFDFF) 2021. Tickets, on sale now, start at $15.
"Coppelia's" stellar cast is led by dancer, author, and activist Michaela DePrince, recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Art & Culture. DePrince, who is widely known for her journey from an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to a star of the international stage, will be in attendance at the Cowell for a post-screening Q&A.
The film focuses on the cosmetic surgeon Dr. Coppelius, whose lure of superficial beauty poisons a town. Swan (DePrince) must uncover the truth about this newcomer and save her community from his deception. As Swan and the townspeople come to learn, in the age of social media and an increasingly image-conscious culture, it's never been more important to be yourself.
"Coppelia's" themes of self-acceptance, alongside its "Disney-esque charms" (Screen Daily), will be sure to inspire dance aficionados and future generations of dancers alike at this family-friendly screening. The Cowell screening will open with "Fly Me to the Moon," a short dance film by Bay Area filmmaker Kate Duhamel featuring local dancers from Alonzo King LINES Ballet and San Francisco Ballet set to a new version of the titular song by Grammy-winning singer Ledisi.
This in-theater screening of "Coppelia" is part of SFDFF 2021's hybrid festival, which also features an extensive selection of films streaming online on Marquee TV from October 15-24. With 125 dance films from 25 countries, ranging from insightful documentaries to artful shorts, there's something for everyone in this lineup. For complete festival information, visit sfdancefilmfest.org/festival-films-2021
$15-75.
Presented by San Francisco Dance Film Festival
read more
"Coppelia's" stellar cast is led by dancer, author, and activist Michaela DePrince, recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in Art & Culture. DePrince, who is widely known for her journey from an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to a star of the international stage, will be in attendance at the Cowell for a post-screening Q&A.
The film focuses on the cosmetic surgeon Dr. Coppelius, whose lure of superficial beauty poisons a town. Swan (DePrince) must uncover the truth about this newcomer and save her community from his deception. As Swan and the townspeople come to learn, in the age of social media and an increasingly image-conscious culture, it's never been more important to be yourself.
"Coppelia's" themes of self-acceptance, alongside its "Disney-esque charms" (Screen Daily), will be sure to inspire dance aficionados and future generations of dancers alike at this family-friendly screening. The Cowell screening will open with "Fly Me to the Moon," a short dance film by Bay Area filmmaker Kate Duhamel featuring local dancers from Alonzo King LINES Ballet and San Francisco Ballet set to a new version of the titular song by Grammy-winning singer Ledisi.
This in-theater screening of "Coppelia" is part of SFDFF 2021's hybrid festival, which also features an extensive selection of films streaming online on Marquee TV from October 15-24. With 125 dance films from 25 countries, ranging from insightful documentaries to artful shorts, there's something for everyone in this lineup. For complete festival information, visit sfdancefilmfest.org/festival-films-2021
$15-75.
Presented by San Francisco Dance Film Festival
show less
Date/Times:
Cowell Theater
4 Upcoming Events
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123
The Best Events
Every Week in Your Inbox
From Our Sponsors
UPCOMING EVENTS
Great suggestion! We'll be in touch.
Event reviewed successfully.