A documentary film by Frederick Wiseman
(2011, 128’)
direction, editing, sound
Frederick Wiseman
cinematography
John Davey
mix
Emmanuel Croset
editing assistance
Nathalie Vignères
sound editing
Hortense Bailly
production
Pierre-Olivier Bardet
Frederick Wiseman
with the participation of
Canal+
Planète+
Olivier Stroh
Delia Baldeschi
Sandrine Delegiewicz
with the support of
CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée
Director Frederick Wiseman was an undisputed master of documentary cinema and an unforgettable voice of independent film. La Biennale di Venezia awarded him the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice International Film Festival in 2014.
The film follows rehearsals and performances at the Crazy Horse Paris as it prepares for Désirs, a new production by celebrated French choreographer Philippe Decouflé. Alongside backstage preparations, including make-up and costume fittings, the film explores the artistic, logistical and administrative work behind this modern, humorous and colourful “nude chic” spectacle.
Language: French with English subtitles.
Contains partial nudity.
