Documentary
INFORMATION
FR / 2023 / 52’ / HD / French, English (subtitles)
Eléphant Doc / TF1 / Directed by Manon Poirier & Chloée Alexandre
Worldwide rights available
TAGS
Guy Savoy, Kamel Ouali
SYNOPSIS
On New Year’s Eve, cabarets across France face their most dazzling and demanding night of the year. At the Paradis Latin in Paris, a world-famous institution, 500 guests indulge in a spectacular revue and gourmet menu, where dancers, acrobats, and chefs battle against time to deliver perfection. Meanwhile, in Barville-en-Gâtinais, Patrick, the passionate director of the Diamant Bleu, prepares a brand-new segment for his revue, while still performing on stage as Bégonia, the glamorous leading lady.
Behind him stands a devoted family: Adrien, his multitalented nephew, supports the artistic side, while young Amandine, head of the dining room at just 20, ensures guests are treated like royalty. Costumes, lights, choreography, menus—every detail is crafted to make this night unforgettable. At Paradis Latin, performers like Natou seize career-defining opportunities with solos, while Roman and Cécile balance breathtaking aerial acts with parenthood. In the kitchen, chef Nicolas fights a relentless race against the clock to plate every dish to perfection.
From glittering costumes to family devotion, from artistic ambition to culinary excellence, the countdown to midnight reveals a hidden world of effort and passion. Because on December 31st, more than ever—the show must go on.
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