Leap! (Ballerina)

Leap! (Ballerina)  
Directed by Eric Summer & Eric Warin 
2016, Animation-Adventure, PG, 1h29, France-Canada 

Félicie, a spirited orphan from Brittany, yearns to dance her way to stardom at the prestigious Paris Opera, and with her inventive friend Victor, they hatch a daring plan to escape their orphanage and head for Paris. In the bustling and vibrant city, with the Eiffel Tower rising in the distance, Félicie discovers the transformative power of dance, and with determination and resilience, she learns to overcome the odds and pursue her passion.

In French with English subtitles | Recommended for age 6+
Free and open to the public (no ticket needed)

Presented in partnership with the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance, Council Member Lincoln Restler, the Québec Government Office in New York, and PS110 The Monitor School. 

Films on the Green returns for its 15th edition with a selection of free screenings across nine parks in Manhattan and Brooklyn from June 2 to September 8, 2023. Celebrating the art of dance in film, the festival features 12 stunning features that highlight dance as a universal language that connects cultures and people through the magic of cinema. Join us for a mesmerizing cinematic journey through the world of dance in New York City parks! 

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