“The Nutcracker Gets Wild” is a 12-minute creation inspired by the first act of the ballet by the famous Russian composer Tchaikovsky. In this painting, custom-made for the façade of the Hôtel de Ville in Rennes, the Nutcracker toy takes a break from his traditional Christmas role to embark on a musical adventure in search of a dancer and her music box.
Artistic approach: combining dance and the visual arts
At the heart of the Rennes night, a shimmering transformation takes place on the majestic façade of the Hôtel de Ville. Images emerge and dance gracefully to tell the story of The Nutcracker. With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve put together this light-hearted videomapping show to delight young and old alike. Through “The Nutcracker”, the walls of the Hôtel de Ville echo with the echoes of fairy tales, inviting the public to rediscover these classic tales in a new light. It’s a harmonious fusion of past and present, of tradition and innovation.
Cultural approach: sublimating French heritage
Video mapping is much more than mere entertainment: it’s a vibrant homage to French architectural heritage. By merging technology and art, it becomes a powerful force for cultural preservation. By illuminating the age-old walls of the Rennes City Hall, this form of digital expression unveils new dimensions of the monument, thus celebrating our common heritage. It offers unprecedented accessibility to French heritage, allowing a wide audience to immerse themselves in history and culture. Beyond conservation, video mapping breathes new life into monuments, revealing them in a new light and giving them a contemporary voice. It’s a love letter to French heritage, asserting its vitality and relevance in the modern world, and reminding us that our past deserves to be celebrated and preserved for future generations.
