Siddharta
A journey of the spirit, body, and mind — the ballet of enlightenment.
“Siddharta” is a landmark contemporary ballet by Angelin Preljocaj, created for the Paris Opera Ballet and inspired by the spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha. Set to an original score by Bruno Mantovani, this production fuses philosophical narrative with avant-garde choreography and striking visual design by Claude Lévêque. The piece explores themes of desire, suffering, and transcendence, following Siddharta’s path from royal privilege through temptation and enlightenment. The work stands out for its blend of spiritual intensity, physical virtuosity, and the grandeur of Paris Opera’s leading dancers.
Cast
- Nicolas Le Riche - Siddharta
- Aurélie Dupont - The Awakening (L’Eveil)
- Wilfried Romoli - The King (Le Roi)
- Muriel Zusperreguy - Sujata
- Alice Renavand - Yasodhara
- Stéphane Bullion - Ananda
- Séverine Westermann - Temptress
- Christelle Granier - Temptress
Keywords
buddha, enlightenment, modern dance, spiritual journey, contemporary ballet, paris opera ballet, angelin preljocaj, french ballet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Siddharta about?
- “Siddharta” is a landmark contemporary ballet by Angelin Preljocaj, created for the Paris Opera Ballet and inspired by the spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha. Set to an original score by Bruno Mantovani, this production fuses philosophical narrative with avant-garde choreography and striking visual design by Claude Lévêque. The piece explores themes of desire, suffering, and transcendence, following Siddharta’s path from royal privilege through temptation and enlightenment. The work stands out for its blend of spiritual intensity, physical virtuosity, and the grandeur of Paris Opera’s leading dancers.
- Who directed Siddharta?
- Siddharta was directed by Angelin Preljocaj.
- Who stars in Siddharta?
- Siddharta stars Nicolas Le Riche, Aurélie Dupont, Wilfried Romoli, Muriel Zusperreguy, Alice Renavand, Stéphane Bullion.
- How long is Siddharta?
- Siddharta has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Siddharta?
- Siddharta is a Music film.