Based on a remarkable true story, Gustavia is a visually stunning performance capture of the Royal Swedish Ballet’s production about Gustav Badin, an enslaved child brought to the Swedish royal court who grew into a dancer, diplomat, and Freemason. With commanding performances by Paris Opera Ballet Etoile Guillaume Diop and choreography by Pär Isberg, this sweeping production blends ballet, theater, and history to examine identity, power, and cultural erasure. Set to a rich score by Brahms, Bologne, and Beethoven, Gustavia resurrects a hidden figure of European history with elegance, fire, and depth.
This film is presented by the 2025 San Francisco Dance Film Festival.
Watch the trailer here!
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$20-40
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Guillaume Diop
Gustav Badin
Royal Swedish Ballet
Dancers
Royal Swedish Orchestra
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