The Great Ghosts (2019)

The Great Ghosts is a cinematographic adaptation of “The Mechanics of History – an attempt to approach a point of suspension”, a dizzying performance, in a breathtaking setting.

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When dancer, choreographer and acrobat Yoann Bourgeois was invited by the Center des Monuments Nationaux to create a performance for the Pantheon in Paris, he chose the fight against gravity as his leitmotif. “The Mechanics of History – an attempt to approach a point of suspension” became a dizzying performance that took place in the ridge of this historic dome. The Great Ghosts is a cinematographic adaptation of this special project in a breathtaking setting. Balance and movement are the starting points for the choreography, with the famous Foucault Pendulum as the constant center. Bourgeois uses trampolines, a turntable and his famous “seesaw of frivolity”, with which he defies gravity and balances between beauty and fear. How far do the dancers dare to go while playing with Foucault’s Pendulum? And for how long?

Director: Louise Narboni, Yoann Bourgeois
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Music: Franz Schubert
Cinematography: Pierre-Hubert Martin
Editing: Louise Narboni
Production: GAD, Les Films Jack Fébus
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Louise Narboni, Yoann Bourgeois

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Ghosts about?
When dancer, choreographer and acrobat Yoann Bourgeois was invited by the Center des Monuments Nationaux to create a performance for the Pantheon in Paris, he chose the fight against gravity as his leitmotif. “The Mechanics of History – an attempt to approach a point of suspension” became a dizzying performance that took place in the ridge of this historic dome. The Great Ghosts is a cinematographic adaptation of this special project in a breathtaking setting. Balance and movement are the starting points for the choreography, with the famous Foucault Pendulum as the constant center. Bourgeois uses trampolines, a turntable and his famous “seesaw of frivolity”, with which he defies gravity and balances between beauty and fear. How far do the dancers dare to go while playing with Foucault’s Pendulum? And for how long?
Who directed The Great Ghosts?
The Great Ghosts was directed by Louise Narboni, Yoann Bourgeois.
Who stars in The Great Ghosts?
The Great Ghosts stars Yurié Tsugawa, Elise Legros, Jean-Yves Phuong, Estelle Clément-Béalem, Raphaël Defour, Yoann Bourgeois.
How long is The Great Ghosts?
The Great Ghosts has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
Where was The Great Ghosts produced?
The Great Ghosts was produced in France.