2025 | México | Documentary

Mi Benjamín (My Benjamin)

  • French, English 75 mins
  • Director | Victoria Clay-Mendoza
  • Writer | Hippolyte Lykavieris Lykavieris, Victoria Clay-Mendoza
  • Producer | Marion d’Ornano, Victoria Clay-Mendoza

STATUS: Post-Production

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Victoria Clay Mendoza follows Benjamin Pech in his final year as principal dancer of the Paris Opera Ballet. Between them, a friendship emerges in which they mirror each other: she faces the need to return to Mexico to care for her mother diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, while he confronts a hip injury that brings an end to his stage career. A visual essay on the loving acceptance of what comes to an end.

Dance Retirement Injury Friendship Goodbye
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