Siddharta

A journey of the spirit, body, and mind — the ballet of enlightenment.

Siddharta — Plot

“Siddharta” is a landmark contemporary ballet by Angelin Preljocaj, created for the Paris Opera Ballet and inspired by the spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, the future Buddha. Set to an original score by Bruno Mantovani, this production fuses philosophical narrative with avant-garde choreography and striking visual design by Claude Lévêque. The piece explores themes of desire, suffering, and transcendence, following Siddharta’s path from royal privilege through temptation and enlightenment. The work stands out for its blend of spiritual intensity, physical virtuosity, and the grandeur of Paris Opera’s leading dancers.

• Release date
• January 1, 2010
• Runtime
• 109 min
• Genres
• Music
• Director
• Angelin Preljocaj

Siddharta — Cast

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Nicolas Le Riche Siddharta Aurélie Dupont The Awakening (L’Eveil) Wilfried Romoli The King (Le Roi) Muriel Zusperreguy Sujata Alice Renavand Yasodhara Stéphane Bullion Ananda

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Séverine Westermann Temptress

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Christelle Granier Temptress