Description

Roméos & Juliettes - Modern Dance Hip Hop Version DVD

UPC: 807280219890

Product Features

Title: Roméos & Juliettes - Modern Dance Hip Hop Version
Format: DVD
Label: Arthaus Musik
Choreographer: Sébastien Lefrançois
Assistant Choreographer: Céline Lefèvre
Music: Original score by Laurent Couson
Cast:Set Designer: Giulio Lichtner
- Juliette: Jann Gallois
- Roméo: Giovanni Léocadie
- Benvolio: Jean-Charles Zambo
- Mercutio: Hakim Hachouche
- Dame Capulet: Estelle Manas
- La Nourrice: Otuawan Nyong
- Tybalt: Julian Rouyre
- Sir Capulet: Laurent Paolini
- Frère Laurent: Cyrille Musy
Costume Designer: Mario Faundez
Lighting Designer: Tom Klefstad
Dramaturgy: Magalie Léris
Production: Marie-Pierre Bousquet
Directed for TV by: Denis Caïozzi
Running Time: 79 minutes
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
DVD Type: DVD 9/NTSC
FSK Rating: 0
Produced by: France Télévisions and AXE SUD, with the participation of the Centre National de la Cinématographie

Overview

Experience the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet like never before in Roméos & Juliettes, a modern hip-hop dance adaptation choreographed by Sébastien Lefrançois. Performed at the Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar in 2008, this innovative interpretation brings Shakespeare's classic tale to life through the dynamic energy of hip-hop dance. The production features a talented ensemble cast, original music by Laurent Couson, and striking visuals designed by Giulio Lichtner and Mario Faundez. Directed for television by Denis Caïozzi, this DVD captures the power and emotion of the live performance, delivering it directly to your home.

Interesting Facts

Roméos & Juliettes reimagines the classic Shakespearean tragedy in a contemporary urban setting, utilizing hip-hop dance to convey the raw emotions and intense conflict of the story.
Choreographer Sébastien Lefrançois is known for blending various street dance styles with theatrical storytelling, creating unique and powerful performances.
This production was part of the Suresnes Cités Danse festival, which aims to bring urban dance forms like hip-hop into the mainstream of French performing arts.
Jann Gallois, who plays Juliette, is a highly acclaimed dancer and choreographer, recognized for her innovative approach to contemporary dance and hip-hop.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik - A respected label in the world of classical and contemporary performing arts, Arthaus Musik produces and distributes high-quality recordings of music, opera, ballet, and dance performances.