Rise of a Star

Rise of a Star (Original French title: Naissance d'une Étoile) is a 2017 French drama short film directed by James Bort and written by Stéphane Landowski. Produced for FullDawa Films (founded by Boris Mendza, Gaël Cabouat and David Atrakchi), it was shot at the Palais Garnier, home of the Paris Opera Ballet. It was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.[1]

Rise of a Star
FrenchNaissance d'une Étoile
Directed byJames Bort
Produced byBoris Mendza
Gaël Cabouat
David Atrakchi
Written byStéphane Landowski
StarringDorothée Gilbert
Catherine Deneuve
Pierre Deladonchamps
Antonia Desplat
CinematographyMahdi Lepart
Edited byGuillaume Lauras
Production
company
FullDawa Films
Running time
19 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Synopsis

Emma is a celebrated ballerina. However, something is bothering her - a secret capable of undermining the achievement of her lifelong dream.[2]

Cast[3]

Release

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018.[4]

Reception

Le Journal du Centre reviewed the short favorably, praising Bort as a first time director.[5]

References

    1. Tapley, Kristopher (2017-12-11). "Oscars: 10 Live-Action Shorts Advance in Race". Variety. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
    2. "Rise of a Star Review". That Moment In. 2017-12-24. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
    3. "Short Film Review "Rise Of A Star" ← One Film Fan". Retrieved 2020-12-23.
    4. Cox, Gordon (2018-03-13). "Tribeca Film Festival Unveils 2018 Short Film Slate (Full List)". Variety. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
    5. France, Centre (2017-10-06). "Cinéma - Le Neversois James Bort filme Catherine Deneuve pour son premier court-métrage". Le Journal du Centre. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
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