On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a nutcracker doll and drifts into a dream where toys come alive. Guided by the transformed nutcracker prince, she moves through a world of toy soldiers, rats, and magical creatures, facing her fears and desires. Snowflakes, flowers, and fantastical landscapes frame a vivid choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
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Rudolf Nureyev Director
First release December 13, 2025 · Original title Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris: Casse-Noisette
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Opéra National de Paris
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Original title
Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris: Casse-Noisette
Original language
English
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France · December 13, 2025
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Brazil
December 14, 2025 · Limited theatrical
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