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Scottish Ballet's First Feature-Length Dance Film 'These Violent Delights'

Scottish Ballet's First Feature-Length Dance Film 'These Violent Delights'

Key Questions

What is 'These Violent Delights'?

It is Scottish Ballet's first feature-length dance film, adapting Romeo & Juliet from Juliet's perspective. The project partners Scottish Ballet with Forest Of Black and Tull Stories.

Who directed the film and what is its significance?

It is co-directed by Christopher Hampson. The release marks a major milestone for the company as its first full-length dance film and offers an innovative preview of ballet on screen.

When and where will the film premiere, and is a trailer available?

The film premieres at the Edinburgh Film Festival, with a first-look trailer already released. This provides early insight into the production before its festival debut.

Scottish Ballet partners with Forest Of Black and Tull Stories to release 'These Violent Delights', a Romeo & Juliet adaptation from Juliet's perspective. First look trailer released; film premieres at Edinburgh Film Festival. Co-directed by Christopher Hampson. Significant company milestone and innovative ballet film preview.

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Updated Jul 23, 2026