Overview
The peasant girl Giselle discovers the true identity of her lover Albrecht – and that he is promised to another. Giselle kills herself. Her soul enters the ranks of the Wilis – shades of young women who died before their wedding day. All men that come across their path are compelled to dance themselves to death, and Albrecht falls into their trap. Giselle’s intercession saves Albrecht and releases her soul from the Wilis’ power.
Cast
Giselle
Count Albrecht
Hilarion
Wilfred
Berthe
Duke of Courland
Bathilde
Leader of the Hunt
Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis
Moyna
Zulme
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