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Team spirit

a film by
Luc VERDIER-KORBEL
(54', 1999 / 2000)

La Compagnie du Hasard travels with its 400-seat mobile theatre, stopping in culturally-deprived urban districts and suburbs. The shows are produced in collaboration with local youths ; the professionals of the company thus joining forces with amateurs.

This documentary recalls the collaboration between the company and some youths from Les Bâtes in Dreux, a town situated about 50 miles west of Paris, which was about to elect a new mayor. The film focuses on three of them : Karim, Mekki and Tarik. This was their first work experience and they were still uncertain about their future. They hesitated between job offers from local councillors and the scary yet tantalizing appeal of show business.

They reflect about the difficulty of getting integrated into French society and getting a job. Little by little, as they learn stagecraft, Karim, Mekki and Tarik develop ties with the members of La Compagnie du hasard. Let the show begin...

Written and directed by: Luc VERDIER-KORBEL
Length: 54'
Format: Beta SP
Production year: 1999 / 2000
Coproduction: Alif Productions / PAV Communication / TV 10 Angers
Distribution: Alif Productions

Available in French and International versions