Salzburg Marionette Theatre: The Nutcracker

Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, the parents of Clara and Fritz have invited guests. Among them is Clara’s godfather Drosselmeyer, who presents her with a nutcracker. Clara is delighted and finally falls asleep with her Christmas present tucked under her arm. But at midnight Drosselmeyer appears as a wizard and transforms the Nutcracker into a prince.

Written by

E. T. A. Hoffmann

Music

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Studio

Belvedere

Released

1 December 2009

Genres

Animation, Family, Fantasy