ORPHEUS

ORPHÉE

By Stéphane RIETHAUSER

LUNA FILMS - as PROD

LGBT - Development 2024

The young Leo is hired to dance Orpheus at the opera and falls in love with the famouschoreographer Matthias Stern. An intimate drama celebrating the mysteries of love.

Festivals
& Awards

Fest. Européen des Arcs 2021
Industry Village Award
Lovers Goes Industry 2021
    • Year of production
    • 2024
    • Genres
    • LGBT, Romance, Drama
    • Countries
    • SWITZERLAND
    • Languages
    • FRENCH
    • Budget
    • 3 - 5 M$
    • Duration
    • 100 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Stéphane RIETHAUSER
    • Writer(s)
    • Stéphane RIETHAUSER, Pasquale PLASTINO
    • Producer(s)
    • Véronique VERGARI (LUNA FILMS), Agnès BOUTRUCHE (LUNA FILMS)
    • Synopsis
    • Leo, a flamboyant 17-year-old teenager, is hired to dance Orpheus at the opera by Matthias Stern, 47, a choreographer famous for his iconoclastic shows. During the rehearsals, an intense desire is palpable between them. One night, Matthias gives in to the advances of the cheeky dancer. They fall in love. In secret, they embark on a honeymoon. Meanwhile, a controversy breaks out at the opera: Matthias is accused of exposing his young dancers to pornography, parents of minors have complained. And a rumor about their affair is spreading like wildfire, jeopardizing Matthias' career as well as his long-term relationship with André, son of an important patron of the opera. The choreographer is forced to distance himself from Leo, leaving the boy heartbroken, and putting his show at risk. But their voracious desire for each other does not disappear. Both of them will burn their wings while looking for the ultimate proof of love.
    • Beginning of shooting
    • Jul 01, 2023
    • End of shooting
    • Aug 31, 2023