The Dancer(2016)
La Danseuse
The Dancer Synopsis
A young woman from the American Midwest, Loïe Fuller became the toast of the Folies Bergère at the turn of the 20th century and an icon of the Belle Epoque. Inventor of the breathtaking Serpentine Dance, she was a pioneer of modern dance and lighting techniques. It was her complicated relationship to her protégé - Isadora Duncan – that precipitated the downfall of this early 20th century icon.
The Dancer (2016) is a drama and history film directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto, released on September 28, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Soko, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry and Lily-Rose Depp. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 207 ratings.
- Director:
- Stéphanie Di Giusto
- Writers:
- Stéphanie Di Giusto, Sarah Thibau, Giovanni Lista
- Producers:
- Alain Attal, Marie Jardillier, Emma Javaux
- Cinematographer:
- Benoît Debie
- Production:
- Les Productions du Trésor, Wild Bunch, Les Films du Fleuve, Sirena Film, Orange Studio, RTBF
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Dancer (2016) Trailer
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The Dancer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Soko
as Loïe Fuller
Gaspard Ulliel
as Louis
Mélanie Thierry
as Gabrielle
Lily-Rose Depp
as Isadora Duncan
François Damiens
as Marchand
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
as Armand
Denis Ménochet
as Ruben
Amanda Plummer
as Lili
- Charlie Morgan
Charlie Morgan
as Jeff
Tamzin Merchant
as Kate
William Houston
as Rud
Bert Haelvoet
as Macbeth Actor
Key crew
Directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto, written by Stéphanie Di Giusto, Sarah Thibau and Giovanni Lista, produced by Alain Attal, Marie Jardillier and Emma Javaux.
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The Dancer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 207 ratings.
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The Dancer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dancer online?
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The Dancer (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Dancer?
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The main cast of The Dancer (2016) includes Soko, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry, Lily-Rose Depp and François Damiens. The film was directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dancer released?
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The Dancer was released on September 28, 2016 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Dancer worth watching?
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The Dancer (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 207 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dancer?
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Yes. The official The Dancer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.