Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera
Être noir à l'Opéra
“As the first black Danseur Étoile, Guillaume Diop is thrust into becoming a role model and a national symbol for diversity.”
Synopsis
At age 20, Guillaume Diop risked his career to sign a manifesto against racism at the Paris Opera. But just three years later, he was named a Danseur Étoile — a star dancer — in the Paris Opera Ballet, one of the world’s most prestigious companies. As the first Black Danseur Étoile, Guillaume is thrust into becoming a role model and a national symbol for diversity. But, as YOUNG, BLACK AND GIFTED shows us, in intimate conversations with family and friends, he sometimes questions whether he is ready for this responsibility.
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YOUNG, BLACK AND GIFTED: DIVERSITY AT THE PARIS OPERA Trailer | Guillaume Diop & Sulivan LoiseauOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinéma Madiana, Martinique
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virginie Plaut, Youcef Khemane
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabelle Boni-Claverie
- Original Title
- Être noir à l'Opéra
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Opéra National de Paris, Izzy B. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virginie Plaut, Youcef Khemane
Isabelle Boni-Claverie
Department Leadership Roster
Virginie Plaut
Director
Youcef Khemane
Director
Isabelle Boni-Claverie
Writer
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What is Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera about?
At age 20, Guillaume Diop risked his career to sign a manifesto against racism at the Paris Opera. But just three years later, he was named a Danseur Étoile — a star dancer — in the Paris Opera Ballet, one of the world’s most prestigious companies. As the first Black Danseur Étoile, Guillaume is thrust into becoming a role model and a national symbol for diversity. But, as YOUNG, BLACK AND GIFTED shows us, in intimate conversations with family and friends, he sometimes questions whether he is ready for this responsibility.
Who directed Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera?
Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera was directed by Virginie Plaut, Youcef Khemane.
Who stars in Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera?
The principal cast of Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera includes Guillaume Diop, Sulivan Loiseau.
When was Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera released and how long is it?
Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 58m.