La mort du cygne

December 2023
Solstice by Kahina Abderrahmani

Students in the 13^th class are presenting a solo exercise entitled “Solstice”, a first independent exercise in which each student imagines a short form lasting 5 to 10 minutes. Each project leader works in pairs with another student from the graduating class, who acts as an outsider and privileged partner. The student manages all stages of the process, has his/her own budget and workspace, in total autonomy, accompanied by members of ESNAM’s Pedagogical Council. The presentation follows 5 weeks of work.

“The swan, when he feels the supreme hour coming In melodious song To the fair light, to the beautiful river he loves, Sighs his farewells! So this poor soul, at the distant shore, Weary of suffering too much, Exhaled in sweet song and lamented its sorrow At the moment of dying!” – Théophile Gautier

Stage direction and performance: Kahina Abderrahmani
Outside view: Pierre Lac

Thanks to Enzo Dorr, Anatole Aubin et Gwenaelle Guillebot de Nerville.

Video production: Stéphane Nota