"The dance of the new Adam
Produced by the Maison du Visiteur, the film "The Dance of New Adam" is a journey to the very heart of the unique masterpiece of Romanesque art, the great tympanum of the Basilica of Vézelay.
Highly symbolic, poetic, musical, full of meaning and emotion, this cinematic creation invites us to step inside the sculpted stone - an exceptional experience of intimacy and proximity with the work.
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Making a film that makes the great tympanum vibrate was a creative adventure that aroused our enthusiasm as much as our fear, finding ourselves so close to these images carved out 900 years ago in anonymity.
Thanks to the combined talents of three photographers, the playful pen of an actress, musical writing that embraces the text as much as the sculpted reliefs, the advice of skilled craftsmen, and the availability of researchers with a passion for symbolism and theology, the work was born.
May it bring to life the prophetic vision of the great tympanum, that ancient and ever new Word.
- Hélène Ramin, heritage guide at the Maison du Visiteur.
Practical information
- Meet at La Maison du Visiteur - Place Guillon in Vézelay
- 50 minutes
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Adults : 7 €
13 - 24 years old : 6 €
Groups of 10 or more: 5 €
For groups and schools: minimum charge €60 - French version. English or Dutch version on request
Dates and times on request.
Further information
- + 33 (0)3 86 32 35 65
- maisonduvisiteur@orange.fr
If you can't make it to Vézelay to see the film on the big screen, you can buy a gift pack containing a USB key or the DVD.
Prelude to Vézelay
Prelude to Vézelay
Opinion on The film on the great tympanum of the Basilica of Vézelay
They came to visit us
We attended the screening of the film on the Great Tympanum: A lot of things to say. We'll choose three words: Beauty. Wonder. Hope.
And we'd like to add: THANK YOU for such a warm welcome.
Sylvie M.
I came to see the film about the Great Spandrel because I had the time. It was a magical moment, one that really allowed you to immerse yourself in the history and stories illustrated by this marvel of Romanesque art. Just one word of advice: stop and take the time to explore, to let yourself be poetically carried away before going straight to the basilica. Afterwards, you'll have a much more intimate and enjoyable visit. Thank you, friends of the Visitor's House.
Emmanuelle K.
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