Meet the French classic drama that depicts the birth story of composer Maurice Ravel's representative work, 'Boléro'.
In 1928, during the frenzy of Paris, dancer 'Ida Rubinstein' commissions 'Maurice Ravel' to create music for her ballet. Struggling with a lack of inspiration, Ravel reflects on his past. The failures of not winning the Roman Prize, the scars left by war, the death of his mother, and the unrequited love he harbored for his muse 'Misia Sert'. Ultimately, Ravel creates the masterpiece 'Boléro' that captivates the world. The immortal melody 'Boléro', a story hidden from everyone, unfolds.
This film, released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel's birth, delicately highlights the compositional journey of the genius composer who gave birth to the masterpiece 'Boléro'. The sensuous visuals that intricately and beautifully recreate the art and romance of Paris at the time are particularly captivating.
'Boléro', Ravel's representative work that led Impressionist music alongside Claude Debussy in the early 20th century, enjoyed immense popularity, recording the highest global copyright revenue from the French music copyright association from its premiere in 1928 until 1994, and continues to be performed every 15 minutes on average worldwide.
Directed by Anne Fontaine, who presented the film 'Coco Chanel' about the life and love of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, the film features a cast of French actors, including Raphaël Personnaz, Doria Tillier, Jeanne Balibar, and Emmanuel Devos, all of whom have multiple César Award nominations.
As with his previous work, the director brings out cinematic pleasure with exceptional vision. By intertwining Ravel's musical anguish with Rubinstein's passion, the film offers deep emotional resonance and leaves a profound audiovisual impression through its stunning performance scenes.
The film has been officially invited to prestigious international film festivals, including the 53rd Rotterdam International Film Festival, the 42nd Istanbul Film Festival, the 46th Moscow International Film Festival, the 32nd Camerimage International Film Festival, and the 20th European Film Festival.
Scheduled for release on the 30th. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Running time: 121 minutes.
