Movie Description

Gene Kelly mène la danse

(2025)

Overview

Gene Kelly is a legend of the heyday of the Hollywood musical. His name stands for masterpieces such as "Singin' in the Rain" and "An American in Paris". As a singer, dancer, actor, choreographer and director, he was a true all-round artist who revolutionized the world of dance in particular. Kelly, who loved to experiment, explored new forms of dance expression and helped a whole generation of young talents to fame. From his beginnings in cabarets and on Broadway to his recognition as a choreographer and director, the documentary shows how the good-looking star with a charming smile expanded the boundaries of dance expression: He danced in the open air in the streets of New York, with a cartoon character or his own reflection. But this dazzling entertainer image should not obscure the fact that Kelly, as a staunch supporter of the American civil rights movement, also saw dancing as a political statement.

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Facts

Original TitleGene Kelly mène la danse

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2025-01-02

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 52m

Homepagehttps://distribution.arte.tv/fiche/GENE_KELLY_MENE_LA_DANSE

Production CompaniesZadig Productions,Diaphana Films,ARTE,Cine+ OCS,Planète+ Poland,ICI ARTV,CNC,PROCIREP,ANGOA

Genres

  • Documentary
  • TV Movie