Synopsis

A dazzling immersion and unique look at the staging of the ballet by the Béjart Ballet Lausanne of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. This film presents us with the history of the piece, the challenges of this multicultural representation, the rehearsals with the methodical and hard work of the dancers, and the multilayered complexity and excitement of the collaboration between the Béjart Ballet, the Tokyo Ballet and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta.​​

Director

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  • Arantxa Aguirre
  • Arantxa Aguirre was born in Madrid and holds a PhD in Spanish literature. She has written two books: [Buñuel, Galdós’s Reader] (2003) and [34 Actors Talking About Their Work] (2008), a sequel to her documentary Hecabe, The Dream of Passion (2006). She has also worked as an assistant director for several directors, including Pedro Almodóvar, Mario Camus, and Carlos Saura.