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201895 minAAdocumentary

6.6/ 10(20 ratings)• TMDB

Gaming Community

The Grand Ball

201895 minAAdocumentary

6.6/ 10(20 ratings)• TMDB

More than 2,000 attendees gather over 7 days and 8 nights to dance at a grand ball in the French countryside each summer.

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Laetitia Carton

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More than 2,000 attendees gather over 7 days and 8 nights to dance at a grand ball in the French countryside each summer.

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In a picturesque corner of the French countryside, a grand ball unfolds each summer. Over seven days and eight nights, more than two thousand attendees from across Europe gather to dance and celebrate. Laughter, tears, and song fill the air, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Participants embrace the joy of the event, pushing through fatigue to immerse themselves in the festivities. Directed by Laetitia Carton, The Grand Ball captures the spirit of community that defines this extraordinary gathering.

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