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A RESILIENT MAN - Dancing Back to the Light

Famous dancer Steven McRae's struggle at the pinnacle of his career to return to the stage after suffering a severe injury which could put an end to his position within the Royal Ballet of London. A film that plunges us not only into the demanding world of dance but also into the private life of a 35-year-old man having to face up to his destiny.

  • Stephane Carrel
    Director
    Planet chefs, Paul Smith,
  • Stephane Carrel
    Writer
  • Guillaume Roy
    Producer
    Ima, Révolution SIDA
  • Julia Fangeaud
    Producer
  • Sylvain Millepied
    Music composer
  • Florence Maunier
    Editing
  • Steven McRae
    Key Cast
  • Julien Loeffler
    Coproducer
    Laurent Garnier, off the record
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Resilient Man - Danser malgré tout
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 29 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    632,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Biarritz
    France
    January 23, 2024
    French Premiere
Distribution Information
  • CANAL +
    Country: France
    Rights: Paid TV
  • BBC
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Free TV
  • CINÉ +
    Country: France
    Rights: Paid TV
  • Jour2fête - FRANCE
    Distributor
    Country: France
    Rights: Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Hotel, Airline, Ship, Theatrical, Video / Disc, Free TV
  • FILMCOOPI - SWITZERLAND
    Distributor
    Country: Switzerland
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Stephane Carrel

Stéphane Carrel has been a documentary writer and director for 15 years. Through his films, his work combines his passion for people, culture, cinema, dance.
His films are marked by his pronounced taste for light, photography and precise and artistic work on frames.

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Director Statement

Through my films I am always searching for two things: beauty and humanity. I love art and I’m very curious about other people. I love transcending reality, and there are stories and characters that go straight to the heart.
Steven is one of them. Committed more than ever. Determined. But also very weakened by this accident which has placed a question mark over his life. For the first time, Steven feels vulnerable and the superhero role he occupies in the eyes of his fans and family is under threat. Every day is a battle. But he also realizes that this vulnerability could make him even stronger.
My film is not only about dancing, but it's also about being human.