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The film showcases Shechter's signature style—grounded, pulsing, and collective—contrasting with the verticality and individual perfection of classical ballet. Key Themes & Symbolism Rise (En corps) Trailer | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
Her recovery leads her from Paris to a residency in Brittany , where she encounters Hofesh Shechter (playing himself) and his company.
Shechter provided the film's primary and composed much of its music. Unlike traditional dance films that use body doubles, En Corps features real professional dancers—including lead actress Marion Barbeau , a real-life Paris Opera Ballet principal. Hofesh Shechter - CГ©dric Klapisch - En Corps (O...
Shechter emphasized that the work was about "the human experience and how it feels inside" rather than just visual aesthetics.
The film follows , a 26-year-old dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet, who suffers a severe ankle injury during a performance. Unlike traditional dance films that use body doubles,
The collaboration between and director Cédric Klapisch in the 2022 film En Corps (released internationally as Rise ) represents a significant bridge between classical ballet and contemporary dance. Centered on the journey of a prima ballerina recovering from a career-threatening injury, the film serves as both a fictional drama and a showcase for the visceral, high-energy choreography of the Hofesh Shechter Company. Project Overview & Narrative Arc
She discovers a "second life" through contemporary dance, which offers a more inclusive and expressive movement language than the rigid structures of ballet. The Role of Hofesh Shechter The collaboration between and director Cédric Klapisch in
Told she may never dance again, Élise faces a physical and emotional identity crisis.