Crazy Horse

A patient, observational gaze into rehearsals and backstage labor, finding quiet drama in precision, discipline, and the craft behind spectacle.

Directed by

Frederick Wiseman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Naamah Alva, Daizy Blu, Philippe Decouflé

Overview

A cinéma vérité exploration of the grueling schedules, auditions, lighting design, and backstage operations at the famous Parisian nude cabaret, Le Crazy Horse de Paris, over a ten-week period, specifically capturing the creation of a new show put together by choreographer Philippe Decouflé. Wiseman highlights the immense precision, discipline, and artistic effort required by dancers and staff to maintain the legendary cabaret's distinct aesthetic.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Work, art, identity, ambition

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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