

Giselle(s) Pietragalla - Derouault
Overview
Giselle(s) revisits the classic Giselle through the lens of violence against women, giving the famous 1841 ballet a contemporary social and political dimension.
Top Cast

Marie-Claude Pietragalla

Julien Derouault
Antonin Muno
Ătienne Lloria
Baptiste Ollier
SolĂšne Messina-Ernaux
Lola Derouault Pietragalla
Amélie Lampidecchia
Manon Chapuis
Manon Alins
Lise Fromont
Carla Béral
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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