The Amorous Indies
Originally released in 2018. The Amorous Indies is a documentary film. directed by Clément Cogitore. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Les Indes Galantes (The amorous indies), is an opera-ballet created by Jean Philippe Rameau in 1735. He was inspired for one of the dance by tribal Indian dances of Louisiana performed by Metchigaema chiefs, in Paris in 1723. Clément Cogitore adapts a short part of the ballet by mobilizing a group of Krump dancers, an art form born in Los Angeles black ghetto in the 1990s. Its birth occurred in the aftermath of the beating up of Rodney King and the riots, as well as police repression it triggered. Amidst this coercive atmosphere, young dancers started to embody the violent tensions of the physical, social and political body. Both the tribal dance performed in Paris in 1723, and the rebelious Krump dancers of the 1990s shape a reenactment of Rameau’s original libretto, staging young people dancing on the verge of a volcano.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Opéra National de Paris
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Amorous Indies about?
Les Indes Galantes (The amorous indies), is an opera-ballet created by Jean Philippe Rameau in 1735. He was inspired for one of the dance by tribal Indian dances of Louisiana performed by Metchigae...
Who directed The Amorous Indies?
The Amorous Indies was directed by Clément Cogitore.
How long is The Amorous Indies?
The Amorous Indies has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was The Amorous Indies released?
The Amorous Indies was released on February 18, 2018 in theaters.