"FOCUS" Episode 5 - Ysaora Thibus

Through five intimate and inspiring portraits, Focus explores the journeys of elite female athletes and raises essential questions about the human issues that shape their lives, far beyond their athletic achievements. In this episode of the Focus series, Ysaora Thibus shares how, faced with pressure, fatigue, and periods of profound doubt, even bouts of depression, she chose to transform these challenges into opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. Through introspection, supported by practices such as meditation, self-improvement, and a supportive network, Ysaora regained control of her path and found the energy to continue pushing her limits. Based on an original idea by Ysaora Thibus Initiated by Essentielle Stories Directed by Agathe Breton Written by Agathe Breton, Jennifer Padjemi, Anaïs Pirajean, and Ysaora Thibus Produced by La Barone Producers: Alice El Kouby, Laëtitia Barone Art Directors: Agathe Breton, Ysaora Thibus Production Manager: Julie Velut Production Assistants: Manon Houant, Amandine Leprieur, Ninon Giraudet Athlete Coordinator - Essentielle Association: Leslie Chang Roque Ling Director of Photography: Salomé Rapinat Assistant Director: Grégoire Lacombe Camera Assistants: Carmen Bamba, Jodie Arnoux Gamblers: Lucas Pommier, Johann Van Der Voort Key Grips: Mathias Liaboeuf, Melvin Roger Directors of Photography Sound: Guy Tourreau, Basile Catelin, Matthias Bresch Hair Stylist: Nana Euredice Anato Makeup Artist: Éloise Michel Stylist: Melissa Bon Location Manager: Martin Robieu Location Scout: Raffaello D’Errico Editor: Ryan Bourdon Colorist: Zoé Candito Voice-Over Recordist: Robin Bouet Sound Designer and Mixer: Cheng Zhuang Original Music Composers: Steve Yameogo, Samuel Souissa Graphic Designers: Alex Desnoe, Iris Musson With the support of the National Center for Cinema and Animated Images (CNC Talents). With the support of the National Sports Agency and the Alice Milliat Association.