La Danse

C'est sûr, on ne regardera plus le ballet de la même façon!
-Elle
L'écriture de Wiseman est parfaite jusqu'au vertige!
-Cahiers du Cinéma
Rien n'est aussi délicat à filmer que la danse, et Wiseman le fait somptueusement
-Le Figaroscope

Synopsis

The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the world’s great ballet companies. The film follows the rehearsals and performances of seven ballets: Genus by Wayne McGregor, Le Songe de Medée by Angelin Preljocaj, La Maison de Bernarda by Mats Ek, Paquita by Pierre Lacotte, Casse Noisette by Rudolph Nureyev, Orphée and Eurydice by Pina Bausch, and Romeo and Juliette by Sasha Waltz. The film shows the work involved in administering the company and the coordinated and collaborative work of choreographers, ballet masters, dancers, musicians, and costume, set, and lighting designers.

Theatrical Release Date

Original Languages: French
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 158 min.
Year: 2009

CREDITS

DIRECTED BY
Frederick Wiseman

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