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also known as Tout près des étoiles: Les danseurs de l'Opéra de Paris

Etoiles2000

Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet

Documentary
French
1hr 36m
Directed by Nils Tavernier

ETOILES celebrates the legacy of the famed Paris Opera Ballet by weaving together rehearsals and tour snapshots of classical ballets as well as contemporary works. Celebrated filmmaker Nils Tavernier delves into the psychology of dance by talking candidly with some of the biggest stars in dance today, who give perspectives on how and why they endure the emotional and physical hardships of the drive to be on stage.