The Dancer (2016)
A young woman from the American Midwest, Loïe Fuller became the toast of the Folies Bergère at the turn of the 20th century and an icon of the Belle Epoque. Inventor of the breathtaking Serpentine Dance, she was a pioneer of modern dance and lighting techniques. It was her complicated relationship to her protégé - Isadora Duncan – that precipitated the downfall of this early 20th century icon.
Director: Stéphanie Di Giusto
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 28, 2016
Cast
- Soko - Loïe Fuller
- Gaspard Ulliel - Louis
- Mélanie Thierry - Gabrielle
- Lily-Rose Depp - Isadora Duncan
- François Damiens - Marchand
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing - Armand
- Denis Ménochet - Ruben
- Amanda Plummer - Lili
- Charlie Morgan - Jeff
- Tamzin Merchant - Kate
Screenplay
- Stéphanie Di Giusto (Screenplay)
- Sarah Thibau (Screenplay)
- Thomas Bidegain
- Giovanni Lista (Book)
Cinematography: Benoît Debie
Editing: Géraldine Mangenot
Production: Les Productions du Trésor, Wild Bunch, Les Films du Fleuve, Sirena Film, Orange Studio, RTBF
Country: Belgium, Czech Republic, France
Language: English, Français
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Dance Passion, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle
Keywords
dance, suicide, dancer, france, dance performance, lesbian relationship, lgbt, woman director, cabaret dancer, serpentine dance, belle epoque, paris national opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dancer about?
- A young woman from the American Midwest, Loïe Fuller became the toast of the Folies Bergère at the turn of the 20th century and an icon of the Belle Epoque. Inventor of the breathtaking Serpentine Dance, she was a pioneer of modern dance and lighting techniques. It was her complicated relationship to her protégé - Isadora Duncan – that precipitated the downfall of this early 20th century icon.
- Who directed The Dancer?
- The Dancer was directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto.
- Who stars in The Dancer?
- The Dancer stars Soko, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry, Lily-Rose Depp, François Damiens, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing.
- How long is The Dancer?
- The Dancer has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Dancer?
- The Dancer is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of The Dancer?
- The Dancer had a budget of $8M.
- How much did The Dancer gross?
- The Dancer grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Dancer produced?
- The Dancer was produced in Belgium, Czech Republic, France.
- What are the themes of The Dancer?
- The themes of The Dancer include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Dance Passion, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.