LA DANSE—THE PARIS OPERA BALLET

Ace documentary director Wiseman (TITICUT FOLLIES, HIGH SCHOOL) often digs up dirt on the institutions he scrutinizes through the fearless eye of his camera. That’s clearly not the case with LA DANSE, a marvelously mesmerizing look at the intricate inner workings of the Paris Opera Ballet, from the treacherous arena of fundraising to the magic of the stage. Dance aficionados will be in heaven as stars including Laetitia Pujol, Marie-Agnès Gillot, Benjamin Pech, and Delphine Moussin hone their interpretations of new works in rehearsal, and bring them full-blown to the audience. Works seen include Paquita, Genus, The House of Bernarda Alba, The Nutcracker, Médée, and more. In English and French with English subtitles. HDCAM video. (BS)