The Paris Opera trained them from childhood and gave them an extraordinary life, shaped by discipline and passion. At 42, the time has come to leave this prestigious institution.Alice Renavand, Stéphane Bullion, and Aurélia Bellet are preparing their farewell performance. Yonathan Kellerman’s camera gently follows this transition into a new chapter of their lives. A coproduction: les films d'ici - Arte France - Opéra national de Paris 2025

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Adieu l'Opéra

The Paris Opera trained them from childhood and gave them an extraordinary life, shaped by discipline and passion. At 42, the time has come to leave this prestigious institution. Alice Renavand, Stéphane Bullion, and Aurélia Bellet are preparing thei

Yonathan Kellerman - starring Alice Renavand, Stéphane Bullion, Aurélia Bellet...

Farewell Opera

Marion, a young dancer, begins preparing her first show as a choreographer. Meanwhile, the props team and stage managers are getting the ballet Play ready.In the Bastille workshop, Jiajun, the painter, starts a new project: his first architectural canvas. At Garnier, Charles Édouard, the chief inspector, begins his long walk through the corridors, while on stage, thousands of balls fall from the ceiling during the rehearsal of Alexander Ekman’s Play. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

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Behind the Scenes of the Opera

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Behind the Scenes of the Opera - 1/7

Marion, a young dancer, begins preparing her first show as a choreographer. Meanwhile, the props team and stage managers are getting the ballet Play ready. In the Bastille workshop, Jiajun, the painter, starts a new project: his first architectural c

Episode 1 – A Tunnel to the Dream Factory…

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Laure arrives at her workshop in the Opéra Bastille, where she creates hats. Two floors below, Jiajun, the painter, begins sketching his giant canvas in charcoal.In the fabric library, Katharina meets with the costume supervisor for Eugene Onegin to select the fabric samples for the future costumes of this 2026 opera.In the workshops, the Catherinettes’ celebration is in full swing, while on stage, the dress rehearsal of The Cunning Little Vixen begins. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

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Behind the Scenes of the Opera - 2/7

Laure arrives at her workshop in the Opéra Bastille, where she creates hats. Two floors below, Jiajun, the painter, begins sketching his giant canvas in charcoal. In the fabric library, Katharina meets with the costume supervisor for Eugene Onegin to

Episode 2 – So That the Magic Works

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Willy is a tailor at Bastille, teaching his intern Julius how to sew a jacket.Today, Laure is away from the Opera, teaching millinery at a high school—she will select her future interns from among her students. Meanwhile, Luis, a baritone from the academy, is in the middle of a rehearsal in the amphitheater.At Garnier, Marion conducts the final fittings for the costumes of her show, while the “Tous à l’Opéra” event allows the general public to discover the palace’s behind-the-scenes areas. Luis is getting ready—tonight he will perform on the grand stage of the Opéra Garnier in LES BRIGANDS. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

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Behind the Scenes of the Opera - 3/7

Willy is a tailor at Bastille, teaching his intern Julius how to sew a jacket. Today, Laure is away from the Opera, teaching millinery at a high school—she will select her future interns from among her students. Meanwhile, Luis, a baritone from the a

Episode 3 – We Do Things So They Play…

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Elisa gets lost in the corridors of Bastille—it’s her first day as an intern with Laure in the millinery workshop. Gregory, the ballet master, begins working on Hofesh Shechter’s new contemporary creation, RED CARPET.On level -6, we find Michel, who takes care of the floor where sets are assembled before being brought up to the stage. In the workshops, Jean-Philippe, who designs the technical plans for the sets, goes to check that everything is running smoothly in the sculpture workshop.Meanwhile, on stage, Coline, the stage manager, is preparing for the performance of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

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Elisa gets lost in the corridors of Bastille—it’s her first day as an intern with Laure in the millinery workshop. Gregory, the ballet master, begins working on Hofesh Shechter’s new contemporary creation, RED CARPET. On level -6, we find Michel, who

Episode 4 – The Details Make the Difference

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John is a dance class pianist, and his specialty is that he improvises all the pieces.On stage, it’s the final rehearsal of Red Carpet. Gregory accompanies Hofesh Shechter to help fine-tune all the last technical details.In the grand foyer, Marion meets the children from the dance school who will take part in her choreography. Elsa, the millinery intern, is happy to finish her hat, while an “Ours” question pops up in the Eugene Onegin costume department.At Garnier, the teams are bustling behind the scenes—tonight is the premiere of Red Carpet. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

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Behind the Scenes of the Opera - 5/7

John is a dance class pianist, and his specialty is that he improvises all the pieces. On stage, it’s the final rehearsal of Red Carpet. Gregory accompanies Hofesh Shechter to help fine-tune all the last technical details. In the grand foyer, Marion 

Episode 5 – If the Opera Doesn’t Do It, Who Does?

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Firefighters arrive at Garnier to train in the “Opera lake.”A few floors above, in the costume department, it is Anne-Marie’s very last day as head of the dressmaking workshop. She is retiring after 40 years at the Opera.At Bastille, Jiajun finishes his large canvas—it’s a major moment, as it has to be taken down. In the basement, the sets for The Sleeping Beauty are being raised to stage level. While the costumes are distributed to the dressing rooms, Sandrine and her team prepare the show’s 240 wigs.Tonight marks the opening night of a major ballet at Bastille: The Sleeping Beauty. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

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Behind the Scenes of the Opera - 6/7

Firefighters arrive at Garnier to train in the “Opera lake.” A few floors above, in the costume department, it is Anne-Marie’s very last day as head of the dressmaking workshop. She is retiring after 40 years at the Opera. At Bastille, Jiajun finishe

Episode 6 – We’re All Connected to One Another

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At Bastille, Jiajun discovers for the first time his giant canvas installed on the panels of the Romeo and Juliet set. Jean-Philippe takes the opportunity to check that the technical elements of his set are working properly. In the costume department, it is an important moment: fittings for Eugene Onegin have just begun with the costume designer and Katharina.At Garnier, there is a buzz of activity as the Gala rehearsal takes place; Marion is fine-tuning the final stage positions.All the teams are converging on the Opera for this exceptional evening bringing together opera, concert, classical dance, and contemporary dance: The 150th Anniversary Gala. Director: Jean-Luc PerréardThis documentary is supported by Lexus, Official Car of the Paris National Opera, the Orange Foundation, patron of the Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, and the POP Circle, patron of the Paris National Opera’s audiovisual and digital projects.

Dans les couloirs de l'Opéra - 7/7

Behind the Scenes of the Opera - 7/7

At Bastille, Jiajun discovers for the first time his giant canvas installed on the panels of the Romeo and Juliet set. Jean-Philippe takes the opportunity to check that the technical elements of his set are working properly. In the costume department

Episode 7 – The cherry on the hat

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Commissioned by Napoleon III and inaugurated 150 years ago under the Third Republic, the Palais Garnier is renowned worldwide for its façade and its spectacular double-revolution staircase. But above all, it is a living venue: welcoming nearly 5,000 visitors a day, home to one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, and hosting more than 200 curtain raisings each year. This 24-hour immersion in this iconic place offers a chance to discover its history, its backstage areas, and the people who bring it to life—whether guides, prop makers, stagehands, or dancers. Co-production: Ex Nihilo / Opéra national de Paris / France Télévisions

Une journée (extra)ordinaire : 24h à l'opéra Garnier

An (Extra)Ordinary Day: 24 Hours at the Palais Garnier

Commissioned by Napoleon III and inaugurated 150 years ago under the Third Republic, the Palais Garnier is renowned worldwide for its façade and its spectacular double-revolution staircase.But above all, it is a living venue: welcoming nearly 5,000 v

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In July 2024, eighteen young dancers from around the world were selected through the Paris Opera Ballet company's external entrance competition. They make up the inaugural class of the Junior Ballet, a new and ambitious company.For these artists, aged between seventeen and twenty-three, joining the Paris Opera is a dream come true and marks the beginning of a two-year journey. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 1

In July 2024, eighteen young dancers from around the world were selected through the Paris Opera Ballet company's external entrance competition. They make up the inaugural class of the Junior Ballet, a new and ambitious company. For these artists, ag

Episode 1 - Artists Return to Work

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The pace is picking up. The Junior Ballet must master a demanding repertoire in preparation for the tour scheduled for May. George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, José Martinez, not to mention Noé Soulier... so many different styles and choreographies that are sometimes difficult to master.Technique, emotion, discipline, auditions: the young artists learn and progress every day. As the days go by, the group bonds around a common goal: dancing together. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 2

The pace is picking up. The Junior Ballet must master a demanding repertoire in preparation for the tour scheduled for May. George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, José Martinez, not to mention Noé Soulier... so many different style

Episode 2 - Let's get to work!

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At the beginning of 2025, a new chapter begins: the Junior Ballet joins the Paris Opera Ballet as understudies — a first-time experience.On the programme: The Sleeping Beauty by Rudolf Nureyev, a spectacular production that has not been staged for ten years. The dancers must learn every role, every position — sometimes at the very last minute.A challenge that blends the stress of performance with the intense joy of being part of it. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 3

At the beginning of 2025, a new chapter begins: the Junior Ballet joins the Paris Opera Ballet as understudies — a first-time experience. On the programme: The Sleeping Beauty by Rudolf Nureyev, a spectacular production that has not been staged for t

Episode 3 - La Belle, the Ballet, and the Junior

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Final adjustments in the studio, rehearsals, costume fittings… The long-awaited moment has arrived: a three-month tour across France and Europe.The group must adapt to each venue, give their best on stage, and keep progressing. Injuries, cast changes, successes, and encounters with the audience shape this intense period.The bond between the dancers grows stronger, even as the entrance competition for the main company approaches, bringing its share of uncertainty.What comes next for these young artists? For now, they must keep dancing — until the end of summer. This documentary was made possible with the support of the Orange Foundation, sponsor of the Paris Opera’s audiovisual broadcasts, the Cercle POP, sponsors of the Paris Opera's audiovisual and digital projects, and Lexus, partner of POP’s original productions. The Junior Ballet benefits from the exceptional support of CHANEL.© Opéra national de Paris - 2025

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Junior Ballet: Dreaming, dancing, together - Episode 4

Final adjustments in the studio, rehearsals, costume fittings… The long-awaited moment has arrived: a three-month tour across France and Europe. The group must adapt to each venue, give their best on stage, and keep progressing. Injuries, cast change

Episode 4 - First Tour

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At the Paris Opera, dancer Chun Wing Lam traces his journey from Hong Kong to the stage, asking: What truly belongs to him?

In this lyrical short documentary, Chun Wing Lam reflects on identity, sacrifice, and artistry. Shot with haunting simplicity, “What Belongs to You” reveals how every gesture onstage is shaped by personal history and quiet longing.CASTChun-Wing Lam as himself Charlton Chan - Young Chun-Wing Lam Yin King Law as herself Kim Ping Lam as himself Dancers - Emilia Sambor , Félicie Cunat PRODUCERSHarrison GarretClément De Hollogne Director of photographySérei Ouk EditorHarrison Garret Music score and Sound designHugo Dubery (Le Ministère Studio)Philippe Galtier (Le Ministère Studio) Color GradingThomas Martin PARIS PRODUCTIONAssistant Director - Johann JusteSteadicam - Carl Patisson1st AC - Alizée DebarryGaffer - Fleur ChampanhetProduction manager - Julien KersaudyProduction Assistant - Alma TeschnerCatering & PA - Quitterie Michele HONG KONG PRODUCTIONExecutive Producer - Wong Ying YingProduction Manager - Raymond SinProduction Assistant - Fat ChauSteadicam Operator - Christopher Tang1st AC - Stone LamGrip - Maneejan AtsadawuthLighting - Louis Leung Jean M Wong School of BalletLiat Chen - Director Special thanksRichard ChevallierJean-Yves KacedLiat Chen

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What belongs to you

At the Paris Opera, dancer Chun Wing Lam traces his journey from Hong Kong to the stage, asking: What truly belongs to him? 

 In this lyrical short documentary, Chun Wing Lam reflects on identity, sacrifice, and artistry. Shot with haunting simpli

Chun Wing Lam

Invited to the Paris Opera for the first time, director Netia Jones staged a new production of Le nozze di Figaro in 2022, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. A documentary, filmed backstage at the Palais Garnier, looks back at the highlights of this new production, from the first presentation of the model, to the work in the costume, painting and tapestry workshops at the Opéra Bastille; from the first rehearsals with the Orchestra, soloists and chorus artists to the first performance at the Palais Garnier.The Paris Opera Orchestra and ChorusWith the support of the Orange Foundation, patron of the Paris Opera's audiovisual broadcasts, and the Cercle audiovisuel et numérique.Director: Adrien Pauchet © Opéra national de Paris – 2023

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Behind the Scenes of Le nozze di Figaro

Invited to the Paris Opera for the first time, director Netia Jones staged a new production of Le nozze di Figaro in 2022, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.  A documentary, filmed backstage at the Palais Garnier, looks back at the highlights of this new 

Adrien Pauchet

They are singers, musicians, choreographers and directors. They are between twenty and thirty years old. They have been chosen for their excellence and start their residency at the Academy of the Paris Opera.Culture and music are their trump cards and their strength. They embody both diversity and living together, but also a new generation of committed artists. They talk Mozart, Puccini, Verdi… via Skype and their cell phones. They are the world and the talents of tomorrow.Along with them, throughout an entire season, we discover the mysterious world of the Opera and make it accessible to all. We keep pace with their apprenticeship, their art, their doubts and hopes until they take their first steps on the stages of the Bastille or the Garnier Opera houses.This film is their story. © Les Films Jack Fébus - Opéra national de Paris - 2018

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10 years of the Academy - Concert by artists in residence at the Palais Garnier

They are singers, musicians, choreographers and directors. They are between twenty and thirty years old. They have been chosen for their excellence and start their residency at the Academy of the Paris Opera. Culture and music are their trump cards a