Gallant Indies
2021, France, 108 min – Documentary, Dance
In French with English Subtitles
Synopsis
Based on Jean-Philippe Rameau’s opera-ballet that was directed by Clément Cogitore for the Opéra National de Paris.
This is a premiere for 30 dancers of hip-hop, krump, break, voguing… A first for the Director Clément Cogitore and for the choreographer Bintou Dembélé. And a first for the Paris’ Opera Bastille. By bringing together urban dance and opera singing, they reinvent Jean-Philippe Rameau’s baroque masterpiece, Les Indes Galantes. From rehearsals to public performances, it is a human adventure and a meeting of political realities that we follow: can a new generation of artists storm the Bastille today?
Directed by
Philippe Béziat (Becoming Traviata)
Reactions
Fascinating! – Ouest France
The film serves as an invaluable tool for grasping the political scope of the project. – Le Monde
A fascinating immersion into the heart of a powerful project. – Les Fiches du Cinéma
Philippe Béziat’s documentary recreates the glorious energy of “Parisian youth storming the Bastille. – Le Figaro
Festivals and Awards
AWARDS
Best Documentary Award – Colcoa French FF
Prix pour la Paix (Audience Award) – FNC Montreal
FESTIVALS 2021
Hot Docs
Sheffield Doc Fest
Shanghai IFF
Transilvania IFF
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
International Festival Context Moscow
Fundacion Proa – Institut Français Buenos Aires
Ohlalà! Festival de cine francófono de Barcelone – Opening Film
Namur FFF
Rencontres coréographiques de Casablanca
Festival Nouveau Cinema Montreal
CODA Oslo International Dance Festival
DocLisboa
Hof filmertage
Colcoa French FF
Lo Schermo dell’Arte
French Film Festival Singapore
FICFA Festival International Cinema Francophone Acadie
La Habana IFF
Playdates and Virtual Cinema Bookings
VIRTUAL |
City |
State |
Start date |
Columbia Maison Française |
New York |
NY |
2/21/22 |
THEATRICAL |
City |
State |
Start date |
Laemmle Claremont |
Claremont |
CA |
5/2/2022 |
Laemmle Glendale |
Glendale |
CA |
5/2/2022 |
Laemmle Newhall |
Santa Clarita |
CA |
5/2/2022 |
Laemmle’s Playhouse |
Pasadena |
CA |
5/2/2022 |
Laemmle Royal |
Los Angeles |
CA |
5/2/2022 |
Rehoboth Beach FilmSociety |
Rehoboth Beach |
DE |
4/17/2022 |
Hippodrome Theatre |
Gainesville |
FL |
3/3/22 |
Maysles DocumentaryCenter |
New York |
NY |
2/13/22 |