Monument to the Romantic Ballet, Gisella it deserved a more current and feminist rereading. It’s all over now Giselle(s). No more tutus, room for symbolic, warrior clothes the fight against violence against women.
In this rewrite, Giselle, played by Marie-Claude Pietragalla, he stands as a figure of emancipation and resistance. A true symbol, he embodies strength and courage and fights for equality and justice. A work as beautiful as it is moving, which can be discovered has La Seine Musicale de Paris from 14 to 17 March 2024.
A timeless tragedy
First performed in 1841, Gisella it is the romantic ballet par excellence. It even represents the archetype of the genre. Love triangle, impossible love story between two characters of different social classes, tragic outcome and redemption : all the ingredients of the classic work are there.
So much so that 182 years later, opera is still in the spotlight and performed in opera houses around the world. It’s a classic that’s always nice to (re)discover. Especially since the plot hasn’t aged even a bit… Or almost.
Update
But now, from the original draft of Gisella, the romantic imagination about romantic relationships has changed a lot. In 2024, Gisella becomes Giselle(s). The heroine now represents all these women targets of domestic violence. Victim of patriarchy, she no longer died from love pain, but from the blows of her partner.
In the second act the man’s love is not enough to make up for his cruelty. All victims of violence against women join in a macabre dance. They become the Wilis. Their goal? Punish the perpetrators of the abuse suffered.
To discover this modern ballet, a lyrical reflection of a tragic reality, you need to be patient! The shows will take place at La Seine Musicale between March 14th and 17th.
Address: Seine Musciale, 1 Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
You can book your seats immediately by going to the Seine Musicale website.
A visceral beauty
The contemporary rereading of Giselle(s) it is orchestrated by Marie-Claude Pietragalla and Julien Derouault. The duo not only choreographs the piece and directs it, but also plays the two main roles. Better yet, they’re surrounded by their gang.
These are no less than 16 dancers, from the Le Théâtre du Corps troupe, who thus find themselves on stage in a graceful melee, which combines classical movements and modern gestures. A powerful staging, which highlights the theatricality of the bodies without suffocating the tragic story it presents.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or if you simply want to learn more about the topic:
- 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
- Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
- The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?
Source: Madmoizelle
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