The film showcases Shechter's signature style—grounded, pulsing, and collective—contrasting with the verticality and individual perfection of classical ballet. Key Themes & Symbolism Rise (En corps) Trailer | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
The collaboration between and director Cédric Klapisch in the 2022 film En Corps (released internationally as Rise ) represents a significant bridge between classical ballet and contemporary dance. Centered on the journey of a prima ballerina recovering from a career-threatening injury, the film serves as both a fictional drama and a showcase for the visceral, high-energy choreography of the Hofesh Shechter Company. Project Overview & Narrative Arc
Shechter emphasized that the work was about "the human experience and how it feels inside" rather than just visual aesthetics. Hofesh Shechter - CГ©dric Klapisch - En Corps (O...
Her recovery leads her from Paris to a residency in Brittany , where she encounters Hofesh Shechter (playing himself) and his company.
Told she may never dance again, Élise faces a physical and emotional identity crisis. Project Overview & Narrative Arc Shechter emphasized that
The film follows , a 26-year-old dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet, who suffers a severe ankle injury during a performance.
Shechter provided the film's primary and composed much of its music. Unlike traditional dance films that use body doubles, En Corps features real professional dancers—including lead actress Marion Barbeau , a real-life Paris Opera Ballet principal. The film follows , a 26-year-old dancer at
She discovers a "second life" through contemporary dance, which offers a more inclusive and expressive movement language than the rigid structures of ballet. The Role of Hofesh Shechter