The magic of ballet relives as SM Cinema brings the timeless tale of love, transformation, and hope of the classic Swan Lake to the big screen.
Filmed live at the renowned Paris Opera, the beloved ballet of Swan Lake was shown exclusively at SM Cinema IMAX theaters in Aura and Megamall from November 8 to 10, offering audiences an immersive cinematic experience.
Swan Lake follows the story of Siegfried, a prince who must choose a bride on his birthday because of his royal duty. Yearning to marry for love, Siegfried meets Odette, a princess cursed by the evil sorcerer Rothbart to live as a swan, and falls for her.
With true love as the solution to break the spell, Siegfried promises Odette to save her, however, Rothbart learns about Siegfried’s plans and sends his daughter Odile, disguised as Odette, to lure Siegfried.
The filmed ballet features the talents of Sae Eun Park as Odette and Odile, Paul Marque as Prince Siegfried, Pablo Legasa as Rothbart, and the Paris Opera Corps de Ballet.
To celebrate the exclusive screening, SM Cinema hosted a premiere event at SM Aura, where local artists from Ballet Philippines captivated the audience with a live performance, setting the tone for the ballet spectacle on screen.
The special presentation of Swan Lake captivated the viewers with next-generation IMAX technology at SM Cinema. The IMAX with Laser setup delivers unparalleled picture clarity and color vibrancy, paired with advanced audio systems that make each flutter of the dancers’ movements feel life-like.
