Movie

An American Swan in Paris

2011 · 33 min

A short, intimate backstage portrait that builds quiet dread as a young dancer's big chance approaches its unthinkable moment.

Overview: Kathleen Thielhelm, a ballerina from Wisconsin, gets the chance to dance an important role at the Paris Opera House. When the premiere finally arrives, what happens is what no dancer would ever hope to experience.

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
art
work
identity
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	1
Horror	0
Humour	1
Realism	9
Romance	0
Tension	5
Darkness	3
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	6

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