Donn, The Dancer Of The XXth Century

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On a round circus stage, under a spotlight that illuminates the depth of his passion, a dancer moves his body with complete abandon. He leaps and twists, defying gravity, while an ensemble swirls around him as if bound to him by invisible strings. Jorge Donn did more than just dance—he owned it. Through rare archival footage, this fast-paced documentary tells the story of the spectacular Argentine dancer who began his career at 16, refused to take “no” for an answer from Maurice Béjart’s ballet company, and left everything behind to follow his heart. The unique bond between Donn and Béjart transcended the roles of director and performer; they were lovers, a creator and his muse, the dancer serving as a living medium for the choreographer’s vision. A portrait of the trailblazing artist who achieved global fame for his mesmerizing solo in Claude Lelouch’s Boléro. Even as his body began to fail him, he refused to stop, fueled by the conviction that life is nothing but movement.

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