Marie-Louise, a 25-year-old woman from the American West, leaves her life behind to join her mother in New York and pursue her dream of becoming an actress. After a chance encounter on stage, she creates the "Serpentine Dance" and becomes an overnight sensation. Renaming herself Loïe Fuller, she leaves New York for Paris, where she dazzles audiences at the Folies Bergères and becomes an icon, admired by famous artists and intellectuals. However, her fame is threatened by imitators and a complicated love life, including a tumultuous relationship with Louis and a complex bond with her assistant Gabrielle.
The Dancer
Loïe Fuller was a renowned performer at the Folies Bergères in the early 20th century, admired by artists like Toulouse-Lautrec and the Lumière Brothers. Her story explores the complex dynamic between her and her protégée and rival, Isadora Duncan.
