Overview
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 2, 2025
- Original language
- French
- Production
- ARTE,Diaphana Films,Zadig Productions
- Cast
- Gene Kelly,Leslie Caron,Frank Sinatra,Judy Garland,Fred Astaire,Humphrey Bogart,Lauren Bacall,Errol Flynn,Spencer Tracy,Clark Gableand 13 more
- Director
- Claudia Collao
- Writer
- Claudia Collao
- Music
- Olivier Depardon
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
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