Cast
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo
Jean-Christophe Maillot — Choreographer, stage director
Program notes
Get to know the man who shaped the dance style of the famed Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Jean-Christophe Maillot opens up about his life, work, and artistic journey in this sensitive documentary by Louise Narboni that shines a light on the creative process of one of our most visionary artists.
"I've always known," says Maillot, "that I wouldn't be able to choreograph if I weren't surrounded by a real family of artists… I couldn't go off and work for another ballet company." After more than 30 years working with the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, he and his ballet family have learned how to draw the best out of one another and create lasting inspiration through their art—find out more about their legendary collaboration in this fascinating film!