Project Detail

A Resilient Man

Synopsis

Steven McRae is principal dancer at London's royal ballet. In the middle of a performance his Achilles heel ruptured. Refusing to see this as the end of his career, he sets out to return to the pinnacle of his art. A journey into the demanding world of dance and the daily life of a man fighting, both physically and mentally, to regain control of his destiny.
Official selection FIPADOC 2024 - French premiere

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 min
Director
Stéphane Carrel
Producer
Julia Fangeaud, Guillaume Roy, Gabriel Chabannier, Julien Loeffler, Meredith Coral, James Kermack
Editor
Florence Maunier
Screenwriter
Stéphane Carrel
Composer
Sylvain Millepied
Principal cast
Steven McCrae

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, France co-production

Featuristic Films, Flair Production

http://www.featuristicfilms.com

Contact: Meredith Coral

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