Les Sylphides Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

Les Sylphides Ending Explained: This ballet is choreographer Michel Fokine's new reading of his ballet created a few years before, Chopiniana, where he pays a tribute to the old days romantic ballets. Directed by the director, this 2011 music film stars Svetlana Beriosova (Self (archive footage)), alongside Alicia Markova as Self (archive footage), Violetta Elvin as Self (archive footage). Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of Les Sylphides?

This ballet is choreographer Michel Fokine's new reading of his ballet created a few years before, Chopiniana, where he pays a tribute to the old days romantic ballets. The work does not follow a logical narrative progression, as Karsavina says in the introduction, it is a "Romantic reverie." The unique male dancer (John Field in this version) embodies a Poet. The corps de ballet and the three women soloists Alice Markova, Violetta Elvin and Svetlana Beriosova are intimately linked to the Russian Ballet and to Russia as a whole.

the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Svetlana Beriosova (Self (archive footage))'s journey. The work does not follow a logical narrative progression, as Karsavina says in the introduction, it is a "Romantic reverie.

How Does Svetlana Beriosova (Self (archive footage))'s Story End?

Svetlana Beriosova: Svetlana Beriosova's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Alicia Markova (Self (archive footage)): Alicia Markova's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Violetta Elvin (Self (archive footage)): Violetta Elvin's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Les Sylphides Mean?

The ending of Les Sylphides brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Svetlana Beriosova's story may not satisfy all audiences.