Ballerina

Set in 1879 Paris, Ballerina follows Félicie, an orphan from rural Brittany who escapes to the city with hopes of joining the Grand Opera ballet school. To achieve this, she assumes another girl's identity, navigating challenges in a world filled with dance, invention, and artistic rivalry. The story incorporates iconic Parisian landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, highlighting the era's spirit of innovation.

The film's director, Eric Summer, brings a background in animation that emphasizes expressive characters matched with detailed environments. The voice cast includes Elle Fanning as Félicie and Dane DeHaan as Victor, a young inventor and Félicie's friend. Carly Rae Jepsen and Maddie Ziegler also lend their voices, adding to the youthful energy of the narrative.

Ballerina is notable for its depiction of ballet and the arts within an animated format, which appeals to collectors interested in family-friendly animation with historical elements. Produced by a collaboration of studios including Main Journey and L'Atelier Animation, the film demonstrates a blend of French and international animation production.

Collectors can find Ballerina on Blu-ray and DVD, among other formats. These physical media releases offer a chance to own a film that combines animation with a period adventure set in Paris. The film's accessibility and appeal to fans of animated dance stories make it a relevant title for physical media collections centered on animation and family films.