At the world-renowned Paris Opera, Zoé (Ariane Labed), a 35-year-old principal dancer who’s had a dazzling career, has started to falter after too many parties, lovers, and dramas.
In danger of being let go, Zoé will have to come to terms with the institution and her fellow dancers, and overcome her own demons, to earn herself a second chance.
Meanwhile,19-year-old Flora (Suzy Bemba), a Black dancer who’s just joined the company, only has a few months to stake out a place for herself and prove her mettle.
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And the flamboyant and ambitious Sébastien (Raphaël Personnaz), the company’s new 38-year-old dance director, is determined to make the Paris Opera Ballet shine even brighter on the international dance stage.
In French with English subtitles.
L’Opéra – Australian Premiere Thursday, 21 October 2021 on SBS On Demand (all eight episodes available to stream)
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