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.

Original title:

Gene Kelly mène la danse

Release:

January 02, 2025

Original language:

French

Production country:

France
Poland
Canada

Producer company:

Zadig Productions
Diaphana Films
ARTE
Cine+ OCS
Planète+ Poland
ICI ARTV
CNC
PROCIREP
ANGOA

Spoken languages:

English
French

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