2023
EDITION
The odyssey of a millenary art, the symbol of a restored identity.
From 1906 to the present day, from Auguste Rodin’s sketches to the creation of a new show for a French tour, from the glory hours to the darkest days, Cambodia’s Royal Ballet has survived and upheld its unique body language.
The Perfect Motion film follows the creation of a show called “Metamorphosis” and the history of the Royal Ballet since 1906, when French sculptor Rodin tried to capture, through his drawings, the essence of this art he had just discovered.
The conceptualisation and preparation of the new show, as well as the performances across France lead to a journey of discovery of the Ballet’s incredible odyssey. Alternating between past and present, we see the ballet’s movements and postures take us to a world of mystery and splendour, gradually becoming the key to reconstructing national identity and a source of fascination for international audiences.
The opening screening on 22 October will be followed by Preah Thong Dance – a traditional Cambodian dance performance – and a post-show talk with Xavier de Lauzanne (filmmaker) and HRH Prince Sisowath Tesso (Director – Princess Buppha Devi Dance School).
Director: Xavier de Lauzanne
Writers: Xavier de Lauzanne and Pierre Kogan
Producers: François-Hugues de Vaumas, Xavier de Lauzanne, Pierre Kogan
Production Company: Aloest Films Productions
With support of: HRH Prince Sisowath Tesso and the Princess Buppha Devi Dance School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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22 October | 29 October |
This event is part of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2023 organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), funded by the European Union, with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, the Embassy of Estonia in Singapore and Casa Asia.
