Louise: the dark secrets of the opera house

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Constance Bertoux, Camille Bozec, Pauline Guitton, Pauline Mauviere, Mila Monaghan unveil Louise, their thesis short film at Gobelins (class of 2021). They invite us to follow the life of a young ballerina, at the end of the 19th century. Using animation, lighting and framing, les directors shed light on the dark side of this world. English subtitles are available using the Youtube player controls.

Louise, ballerina at the Garnier Opera in 1895, rushes home after a show but is stopped by a friend asking for money. Louise knows what to do in order to repay her.