Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias (2009)
Ballet in a prologue and three acts based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils; music by Chopin. The passionate tale of Marguerite Gautier and Armand Duval unfolds ingeniously through a drama-within-a-drama as they meet at the theatre during a performance of Manon Lescaut. So begin their romantic adventures in Paris, brought to life by Neumeier’s intense and refined choreographic language. Chopin’s ravishing music highlights this exceptional neo-classical ballet, featuring the star dancers of the Paris Opéra Ballet. This lavish production, filmed live at the Palais Garnier in High Definition and full surround sound, is all about love, passion, danger and glorious dancing from one of the best ballet companies in the world. John Neumeier has created a ballet in which emotions go crescendo … Agnes Letestu, the great dramatic heroine, triumphs in this ballet danced to music by Chopin.
Cast
- Agnès Letestu - Marguerite Gautier
- Stéphane Bullion - Armand Duval
- Michaël Denard - Monsieur Duval, his father
- Dorothée Gilbert - Prudence Duvernoy
- Delphine Moussin - Manon Lescaut
- José Martinez - Des Grieux
- Eve Grinsztajn - Olympia
- Karl Paquette - Gaston Rieux
- Laurent Novis - Le Duc
- Béatrice Martel - Nanine, Marguerite Gautier’s servant
Screenplay
- Alexandre Dumas fils (Original Story)
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss
Keywords
romance, ballet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias about?
- Ballet in a prologue and three acts based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils; music by Chopin. The passionate tale of Marguerite Gautier and Armand Duval unfolds ingeniously through a drama-within-a-drama as they meet at the theatre during a performance of Manon Lescaut. So begin their romantic adventures in Paris, brought to life by Neumeier’s intense and refined choreographic language. Chopin’s ravishing music highlights this exceptional neo-classical ballet, featuring the star dancers of the Paris Opéra Ballet. This lavish production, filmed live at the Palais Garnier in High Definition and full surround sound, is all about love, passion, danger and glorious dancing from one of the best ballet companies in the world. John Neumeier has created a ballet in which emotions go crescendo … Agnes Letestu, the great dramatic heroine, triumphs in this ballet danced to music by Chopin.
- Who directed Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias?
- Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias was directed by Thomas Grimm.
- Who stars in Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias?
- Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias stars Agnès Letestu, Stéphane Bullion, Michaël Denard, Dorothée Gilbert, Delphine Moussin, José Martinez.
- How long is Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias?
- Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias has a runtime of 3h 11m (191 minutes).
- What genre is Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias?
- Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias produced?
- Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias?
- The themes of Chopin: La Dame Aux Camélias include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.