Jean-Paul Gaultier helps unveil the genius of a French choreographer, hailed as a master of the invisible dance.
Angelin Preljocaj, dancing the invisible
Documentary
This intimate documentary offers a moving portrait of Aurélie Dupont, the celebrated prima ballerina of the Paris Opera Ballet and a guest star on the world's most prestigious stages. Tenderly captured, this film reveals both Dupont's artistry onstage and the relentless dedication that defines her daily life.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Cédric Klapisch, the film traces Dupont's extraordinary career through a personal lens. Viewers are invited into her world of discipline, rehearsal, and performances, where her defining resilience and grace made her one of the most celebrated dancers of her generation.
Featuring excerpts from four iconic ballets like "The Lady of the Camellias," "Swan Lake," and Angelin Preljocaj's "The Park," this film shows Dupont's unparalleled range and expressive power. It is a celebration of ballet's timeless beauty and an intimate look at one of ballet's brightest stars.
(Director), Aurélie Dupont (Self), Manuel Legris (Self), Angelin Preljocaj (Self), Marie-Agnès Gillot (Self), Laurent Hilaire (Self), Brigitte Lefèvre (Self)