A Film by Frederick Wiseman

Directed in the purely observational cinema verite style, LA DANSE is a visual spectacle, exemplifying Frederic Wiseman's love and respect for the artistry of ballet. Filmed over the course of one year, LA DANSE documents the daily goings-on at the world's most prestigious ballet company. From the mundanity of board meetings to the majesty of performance, Wiseman leaves no aspect of the company undocumented in his all-encompassing peek behind the concert hall's velvet curtain. As much a joyful ode to the beauty of the dance medium as it is a documentation of the entire company's unflappable work ethic, LA DANSE is a spectacular and moving hymn to a glorious artform.