DIRTY DANCING: The Phenomenon

  • Léni Merat
  • Joséphine Petit
  • Documentary
  • 2026
  • France
  • 52 min

“Dirty Dancing” is much more than a movie; it is an iconic piece of pop culture. Its soundtrack, unforgettable choreography, and summer romance have electrified our collective imagination since its release in 1987. An irresistible seduction that thrills us, and which we too often forget, is nothing less than a committed defense of abortion rights and a bold political statement on women’s emancipation.

Photography
  • Stéphane Langlois
  • Arnaud Mansir
  • Jérémie Chanteraud
Editing
  • Joséphine Petit
Original score
  • Andrea Moscianese
Production
  • Agat Films
  • David Coujard
Coproduction
  • Arte
Partners
  • CNC
  • La PROCIREP et de l’ANGOA
International seller Mediawan Rights

Narration · Emma Broughton

Documentalistes · Valérie Combard et Juliette Jung

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