Young, Black and Gifted: Diversity at the Paris Opera

The read

It runs a compact 58m.

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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Key crew

• Virginie PlautDirector
• Youcef KhemaneDirector
• Isabelle Boni-ClaverieWriter

Cast

• Guillaume DiopSelf
• Sulivan LoiseauSelf

Themes