Burlesque

Anna and Claire are preparing for their show at a Parisian cabaret. They apply makeup, adjust the rhinestones on their corsets, rehearse moves in front of the mirror. Behind the glitter and smiles lies something deeper — personal stories, a struggle against prejudice, and a search for their own voice in a world where art is often mistaken for mere entertainment. This 2025 documentary pulls back the curtain on the backstage of contemporary burlesque, presenting it as a form of female emancipation and artistic statement. We witness rehearsals in cramped dressing rooms, conversations about body positivity and freedom, moments of doubt before stepping into the spotlight. The director observes her subjects with tactful curiosity, allowing them to speak for themselves. The film becomes an exploration not just of a specific genre, but of how women today reclaim the right to self-expression through dance and performance.