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Rise

Rise

2022
Comedy Drama Family
117 min NR France
7.389 / 10
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Elise thought she had the perfect life: an ideal boyfriend and a promising career as a ballet dancer. It all falls apart the day she catches him cheating…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Cédric Klapisch
Starring
Marion Barbeau / Pio Marmaï / Denis Podalydès / François Civil / Muriel Robin / Hofesh Shechter / Souheila Yacoub / Damien Chapelle

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Chloe Peterson
Mar 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Rise', Marion Barbeau offers a compelling portrayal of a dancer whose life is thrown into disarray. The film effectively captures the dual devastation of romantic betrayal and a career-threatening injury. Its tone is earnest, focusing on the…

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Julian Croft
Mar 25, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a deeply affecting drama, powered by Marion Barbeau's captivating performance as Elise. 'Rise' masterfully captures the precarious balance of a dancer's life, where passion meets intense physical and emotional demands. The direction is sensitive and assured,…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Rise' presents a poignant, if somewhat predictable, tale of a dancer's downfall and potential recovery. Marion Barbeau is commendable as Elise, navigating the complex emotional landscape with palpable sincerity. The film's tone is predominantly serious, focusing on the…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The strength of 'Rise' lies in its unflinching portrayal of a dancer's vulnerability. Barbeau delivers a nuanced performance, skillfully conveying the physical and emotional toll of Elise's devastating setbacks. The film wisely avoids melodrama, opting instead for a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Marion Barbeau anchors 'Rise' with a performance that captures both the fragility and fierce determination of a dancer pushed to her limits. The film's tone oscillates between raw emotional drama and the quiet intensity of the ballet world.…

FAQs

Elise’s journey in 'Rise' is one of significant emotional upheaval. She begins with what appears to be an ideal existence, only to be plunged into despair by betrayal and the threat of losing her identity as a dancer. The film seems poised to explore her navigation through heartbreak, physical pain, and the daunting prospect of redefining her future, likely touching upon themes of recovery and self-discovery.