HipHop as a language and an outlet for young people: The film follows the youngest class members of a dance academy on their way to becoming professional dancers. Many of the students come from the socially deprived areas of Paris. Accompanied by a pulsating, dancing camera that pulls the audience right into the action, the film negotiates themes such as origins, pains, dreams and hopes.
Cinematography
Camera moves like a fifth dancer—absolutely breathless.
Practical Effects
Real students, real breakdowns, zero scripted cheese.
Director
Alban Teurlai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film captures a real French initiative using hip-hop to combat educational inequality in banlieues.
Directors Teurlai and Demaizière spent three years embedded with students; several quit during filming, reshaping the narrative in real time.
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