Marie-Louise, a 25-year-old from the American West, leaves her life behind to join her mother in New York and pursue her dream of becoming an actress. One night, she accidentally creates the "Serpentine Dance" while avoiding a fall on stage. The audience is mesmerized, and Marie-Louise becomes Loïe Fuller, a world-renowned performer.
The Dancer
Loïe Fuller, a renowned performer at the Folies Bergères, captivated artists like Toulouse-Lautrec and the Lumière Brothers with her talents.