La Danse

Streaming video - 2009

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.. Nominated for Best Documentary at the César Awards. Winner of 4th Place for Best Documentary in the Indiewire Critics' Poll.. "If you don’t alr...eady swoon over this art form, [La Danse] will make you wonder what took you so long." – Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times. "In LA DANSE august documaker Frederick Wiseman turns his steady gaze on the titular Gallic dance company to create a sprightly look at an institution adapting to changing times." – Leslie Felperin, Variety more