Ballet is an art form of unparalleled beauty, bodily control, and stage precision. The Paris Opera Ballet company is the premiere house of dance, dating back over 400 years, creating a daunting reputation for the finest ballet in the world. Of course, there’s no show without a profound collective effort from the entire company, its costumers, and backstage administration. Master documentarian Frederick Wiseman takes his camera to Paris, observing a few critical weeks in the life of the group as they prepare for a new season of dance.
BRIAN ORNDORF 