Hofesh Shechter - Cг©dric Klapisch - En Corps (o... Apr 2026

Her recovery leads her from Paris to a residency in Brittany , where she encounters Hofesh Shechter (playing himself) and his company.

She discovers a "second life" through contemporary dance, which offers a more inclusive and expressive movement language than the rigid structures of ballet. The Role of Hofesh Shechter Hofesh Shechter - CГ©dric Klapisch - En Corps (O...

Told she may never dance again, Élise faces a physical and emotional identity crisis. Her recovery leads her from Paris to a

Shechter provided the film's primary and composed much of its music. Unlike traditional dance films that use body doubles, En Corps features real professional dancers—including lead actress Marion Barbeau , a real-life Paris Opera Ballet principal. Hofesh Shechter - CГ©dric Klapisch - En Corps (O...

Shechter emphasized that the work was about "the human experience and how it feels inside" rather than just visual aesthetics.