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72 | ti crvenim mlinom. Mulen ruž izpočetnihgodinapoznajemo sa slika Tuluza Lotreka. Redovan gost, sa redovnom čašom apsinta, slikar je pravio i plakate za svoj omiljeni noćni klub. Akovas put vodi u Pariz, do 27. januara iduće godine imate priliku da u Gran paleu posetite izložbu Tuluza Lotreka i uronite u kulturu Monmartra. Na slikama i plakatima Lotrek je predstavio i dve posebneplesačice: LuizVeber, poznatijukaoProždrljiva (LaGoulue), zvezdu Mulen ruža, i Žan Avril, u koju je bio zaljubljen. La Goulue su zvali i Kraljicom Monmartra. Nadimak Proždrljiva gosti su joj dali od milošte, zato što je često igrajući kankan ispijala njihove čaše šampanjca. Tokomigranja kankana je umela da, zamahnuvši visoko nogom, vrhom cipele skida cilindre sa glava obožavatelja. A šta smo mi videli u Mulen ružu?Zaistapravi spektakl. Brojnegrupne plesne tačke, nekoliko solo plesnih tačaka sa glumom i pevanjem. Defile šetlandskih ponija. Akrobatske tačke solista od kojih doslovno zastaje dah. Ekspresivniji posmatrači, poput mene, ispuštali su uzdahe i povike. U jednom trenutku sa neosvetljene pozornice izdigao se osvetljeni prozirni stakleni bazen, u kojem je plivalo nekoliko ogromnih udava. Sedela sam svega nekoliko metara od bazena i stomak mi se stegao. Tolike zmije nikada nisam videla. Niti sam znala da su plivači. Tačka je zahtevala da mlada lepotica uskoči u bazen i bori se sa zmijama, kao robinja poslata u smrt. Posle graciozne borbe u kojoj nije bilo povređenih, plesačica je trijumfalno podigla jednu zmiju osmehujući se široko i radosno kao da drži belog zečića. Veliko finale je kankan, u kojem učestvuje ceo ansambl. Veselo podvriskivanje plesačica, kostimi u bojama francuske zastave, kilote sa karnerima, tapšanje publike u ritmu. I poniji su ponovo izašli na scenu da se poklone. Na moju sreću, zmije ne. Tek kada se zavesa spustila, osetila sam koliko sam tokom prethodnih 90 minuta zaista bila u drugoj dimenziji, potpuno unutar fantazije. Beg za preporuku.  We know the look of the Moulin Rouge from its early years thanks to the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec. A regular guest, with a regular glass of absinthe, this painter also created posters for his favourite nightclub. If your travels lead you to Paris, before 27th January next year, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition at the Grand Palais and dive into the culture of Monmartre. Lautrec also presented two special dancers in his paintings and posters: Louise Weber, aka La Goulue, the star of the Moulin Rouge, and Jane Avril, with whom he was in love. La Goulue was also dubbed the Queen of Monmartre. Guests nicknamedherTheGlutton out of a ection, as she often drank from their champagne glasses while dancing the can-can. She would also swing her leg so high while dancing the can-can that she could remove the top hats from the heads of adoring fans. Andwhatdidweseeat the Moulin Rouge? A genuine spectacle. Numerous group dance moves, several solo dance elements with acting and singing. A parade of Shetland ponies. Acrobatic elements of soloists that are literally breathtaking.Moreexpressive spectators, likemyself, emitting sighs andyells. At oneinstant, risingtotheunlit stage was an illuminated transparent glass pool inwhich several huge constrictor snakes swam. I was sitting just a few metres away fromthepool andmy stomachtightened. I’dnever seensomany snakesbefore, nor was I even aware that they couldswim.This element requiredayoungbeauty to jump into the pool and ght with the snakes, like a slave sent to her death. After a graceful ght during which no injuries were sustained, the dancer lifted one snake triumphantly in theair, smilingbroadly and joyfully as if holdingawhite rabbit. The grand nale is a can-can kick line featuring the entire ensemble. Cheerfullywhoopingdancers, costumes in the colours of the French ag, frilly knickers, the audience clapping in rhythmwith the beat. And the ponies even returned to the stage to take a bow. Fortunately for me, the snakes didn’t return. It was only when the curtain came down that I felt how much I’d reallybeen inanother dimension for thepast 90minutes, completely engrossed in the fantasy. An escape worth recommending.  After a graceful ght, the dancer lifted one snake triumphantly in the air, smiling broadly and joyfully as if holding a white rabbit Until 27th January, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the ToulouseLautrec exhibition at theGrandPalais and dive into the culture of Monmartre Posle graciozne borbe, plesačica je trijumfalno podigla jednu zmiju osmehujući se široko i radosno kao da drži belog zečića Do 27. januara imate priliku da u Gran paleu posetite izložbu Tuluza Lotreka i uronite u kulturu Monmartra

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