That alone makes the film a necessary watch for even those having a passing interest in dance, silent cinema, la Belle époque, lighting design, modern fashion and perhaps everything in between.

The two partnered up with students to create the dance film “Dancing Our Way Out,” which premiered on Jan. 14 to Northrop audiences. “As a dance-maker, what was really clear to me is that physical ...

Despite Audiard’s lack of experience working with a choreographer — and lack of vision for how to incorporate dance into the film — Jalet was eager to collaborate with the French auteur ...