Star Ballerina Stages Triumphant Comeback After Injury in Heartwarming French Film

A star ballerina named Elise returns to the stage after recovering from an ankle injury at an artists' retreat in France.
Elise accepts a job cooking meals at a seaside villa while recovering.
The film is directed by Cédric Klapisch and features stunning dance sequences and the acting debut of professional ballerina Marion Barbeau.
“Rise” is a feel-good dance film about overcoming adversity and rediscovering your passion.
The French film runs nearly two hours and features subtitles for non-French speaking audiences.