A film by Frederick Wiseman
NR, 158min, In English and French with English subtitles

“This is one of the finest dance films ever made, but there’s more to it than that.”
– A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Frederick Wiseman, the master of cinema verite turns his objective lens on the heart and soul of a dance company striving together to uphold their historic international standard of excellence. La Danse is a rare glimpse into the world of The Paris Opera Ballet – from airy rehearsal rooms to live performances at L’Opera de la Bastille and the famed Palais Garnier. Costume shop to cafeteria, we follow the company through the creative development of seven ballets – modern and classical – featuring choreography by Pierre Lacotte, Pina Bausch, Wayne McGregor, Mats Ek, Sasha Waltz and Rudolf Nureyev.