Marie-Pierre Pruvot, born in 1935, became a prominent dancer and showgirl in Paris during the 1950s and 1960s under the stage name Bambi.
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Marie-Pierre Pruvot, born in 1935, became a prominent dancer and showgirl in Paris during the 1950s and 1960s under the stage name Bambi.
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Marie-Pierre Pruvot, born in 1935 in Algeria, becomes the performer Bambi in the 1950s. After a notable performance at the Cabaret Carrousel de Paris, she moves to Paris. Bambi builds a career as a dancer and showgirl, performing on the vibrant stages of the city during the 1950s and 1960s. Later, she transitions to teaching high school. Directed by Sébastien Lifshitz, the film won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.
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- Meet Marie-Pierre Pruvot, a pioneering trans performer.
- See the vibrant Paris nightlife of the 1950s.
- Follow Pruvot's transition to a high school teacher.
Did You Know
- Marie-Pierre Pruvot performed as Bambi in Paris during the 1950s and 1960s.
- The film won the Teddy Award at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.
- Bambi has a runtime of 60 minutes.
- The film was directed by Sébastien Lifshitz.
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Who directed the documentary Bambi?
Bambi was directed by Sébastien Lifshitz.
What award did Bambi win at the Berlin International Film Festival?
Bambi won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary Film at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.
What was the stage name of Marie-Pierre Pruvot?
Marie-Pierre Pruvot performed under the stage name Bambi.
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