Red Bull Studios and London-based Featuristic Films have partnered on “Art of the Jump,” a characteristic documentary in regards to the life and profession of Sébastien Foucan, a widely known French athlete.
Directed by James Kermack (“Knuckledust,” “Hi-Lo Joe”), the documentary follows Foucan’s humble upbringing within the French suburb of Lisses to sports activities stardom. Foucan is thought for taking part in excessive sports activities reminiscent of freerunning and parkour, the place he crosses obstacles via the use of working, leaping, climbing and rolling.
The movie is produced by Julien Loeffler and James Kermack for Featuristic Films and Philipp Manderla and Dominique Cutts for Red Bull Studios. Production on the movie just lately wrapped after taking pictures throughout the U.Okay. and France.
“Sébastien Foucan’s story is a testament to the power of determination, innovation and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams, dreams that ultimately come at a cost,” stated Kermack, who described Foucan as “a man who refuses to have his mind or body caged” and a “pioneer who sees every jump … as an opportunity to move forward from one experience to the next.”
Manderla says the movie “intertwines art and motion, body and mind, weaving breath-taking parkour sequences and stunt appearances into living artistry.”
“Foucan’s story unfolds as an intricate tapestry, highlighting the founding of his academy for children in London, coping with a life-changing medical emergency and confronting adversity during his rise to prominence,” stated Manderla.
Loeffler stated the movie “uses innovative visual techniques and powerful cinematic storytelling to share Sebastien Foucan’s unique discipline and values.” Executive producers on the movie are Meredith Coral, Agam Jain, Emilie Robert and Georg Aschauer.
Featuristic Films’ credit embrace the IFTA-nominated “Knuckledust” starring Moe Dunford, Kate Dickie and Phil Davis, which was acquired by Hulu, HBO Europe and Sky Cinema; “Laurent Garnier: Off the Record,” which was bought by Anton and had its world premiere at CPH:DOX adopted by choices at Edinburgh, IDFA and Karlovy Vary; “Say Your Prayers,” the sophomore characteristic of BIFA nominee Harry Michell with Harry Melling, Derek Jacobi and Roger Allam, which was acquired by Sky Cinema.
The firm is at present in post-production on “Bardot,” a characteristic documentary directed by Alain Berliner (“Ma vie en rose”) about Brigitte Bardot, the long-lasting French actor, singer and animal rights activist.