The Paris Opera Ballet, one of the most historic companies in the world, stands alongside the Mariinsky Theatre as a benchmark in classical dance. In her documentary Backstage, Marlène Ionesco offers a rare look behind the scenes of these two legendary institutions.

From the rehearsal studios to the moments before the curtain rises, we witness moments of extreme concentration, exhaustion, and self-doubt that shape the lives of these extraordinary artists.

^{Coproduction: Delange Production and Opéra National de Paris - 2016
Directed by: Marlène Ionesco}