Exclusive Interview with Alice Dufour on the French historical drama series Montmartre

Currently airing on Canale 5, Montmartre is a lavish historical drama set in Paris during the Belle Époque. At the heart of the series is Céleste, played by Alice Dufour, a cancan dancer whose personal search for her missing siblings gradually turns into a powerful journey of visibility, emancipation and resistance. In an exclusive interview with Formatbiz in Paris, Dufour reflects on the preparation behind the role, the physical and emotional demands of portraying Céleste, and the contemporary relevance of a story that explores female freedom, social inequality, sexual identity and inclusion. Set in the vibrant world of Montmartre’s cabaret culture, the series blends historical spectacle, melodrama and modern themes — with a cast that also includes Victor Meutelet, Claire Romain and Thibault de Montalembert.