December 2003. An unexpected visitor comes to Paris, at the Champs Elysées. His name is Horacio, he is a stage performer. And he is performing on the stage of the most famous cabaret in the world, le Lido de Paris.
The Cirque d'Hiver was established in the heart of Paris over 150 years ago; it built its reputation onto equestrian circus. The XIXth century building reflects this special relation between horses and circus people. To gallop on this prestigious ring is the dream of every foal. This winter there are seven of them who follow the instructions of the Bouglione family with stars in their eyes!
In May 2004 an unexpected theatre group dropped its big top along rail tracks right in the heart of Paris. Most of the actors of the play, called Penthesilee Suite Fantasy, are...horses. For one month, these horses will act, dance, improvise with their partners (be them men or horses)... this film shows the poetic preparation of these unusual actors, guided in this fantastic world by Eva, the charismatic director of the group.
In September 18th 2004 the "Stade de France" is hosting a gigantic show called Stadium Horses. Classical horse racing will alternate with an equestrian show including over 50 horses. How to conceive such a tribute to horses? How to adapt initial creation ideas to the "Stade de France"? How will horses behave in the huge stadium? For nine months, from the first drafts till the D Day, this documentary tells the story of the Stadium Horses.
The golden age of Middle East cavalry took place between XIIth and XVth century. Then cavalry was considered as an art. Saïd Huneidi, in his beautiful stables in Jordan, is working on resurrecting this art. For years, he has been preparing his horses to an impressive ballet where costumes are made after ancient pictures, where hits are real, where war is almost a game, and where horses play that game. In this martial art show, horse's role is as important as man's.
Once upon a time in Siberia takes us on the shooting of Serko, a long feature film directed by Joël Farges. Serko tells the story of a young Cossack who, in 1889, crossed the frozen Siberia, riding his horse named Serko, in order to meet the Tsar and claim more justice for Siberian people. From Lake Baïkal to Saint Petersbourg, how were the horses trained to act in the film ?
