Les Indes Galantes
Synopsis
Les Indes Galantes (The amorous indies), is an opera-ballet created by Jean Philippe Rameau in 1735. He was inspired for one of the dance by tribal Indian dances of Louisiana performed by Metchigaema chiefs, in Paris in 1723. Clément Cogitore adapts a short part of the ballet by mobilizing a group of Krump dancers, an art form born in Los Angeles black ghetto in the 1990s. Its birth occurred in the aftermath of the beating up of Rodney King and the riots, as well as police repression it triggered. Amidst this coercive atmosphere, young dancers started to embody the violent tensions of the physical, social and political body. Both the tribal dance performed in Paris in 1723, and the rebelious Krump dancers of the 1990s shape a reenactment of Rameau’s original libretto, staging young people dancing on the verge of a volcano.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clément Cogitore
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Fuzelier
- Original Score
- Jean-Philippe Rameau
- Original Title
- Les Indes Galantes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clément Cogitore
Louis Fuzelier
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Department Leadership Roster
Clément Cogitore
Director
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Original Music Composer
Louis Fuzelier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Indes Galantes
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What is Les Indes Galantes about?
Les Indes Galantes (The amorous indies), is an opera-ballet created by Jean Philippe Rameau in 1735. He was inspired for one of the dance by tribal Indian dances of Louisiana performed by Metchigaema chiefs, in Paris in 1723. Clément Cogitore adapts a short part of the ballet by mobilizing a group of Krump dancers, an art form born in Los Angeles black ghetto in the 1990s. Its birth occurred in the aftermath of the beating up of Rodney King and the riots, as well as police repression it triggered. Amidst this coercive atmosphere, young dancers started to embody the violent tensions of the physical, social and political body. Both the tribal dance performed in Paris in 1723, and the rebelious Krump dancers of the 1990s shape a reenactment of Rameau’s original libretto, staging young people dancing on the verge of a volcano.
Who directed Les Indes Galantes?
Les Indes Galantes was directed by Clément Cogitore.
Who stars in Les Indes Galantes?
The principal cast of Les Indes Galantes includes Sabine Devieilhe, Julie Fuchs, Florian Sempey, Alexandre Duhamel, Jodie Devos.
When was Les Indes Galantes released and how long is it?
Les Indes Galantes was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Les Indes Galantes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Indes Galantes was composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau.