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Film Description
A glorious feast of colour in the tradition of the MGM musical with every scene colour-coordinated down to the costumes matching the wallpaper. The score, composed by Michel Legrand, is glorious and every line in the bittersweet film is sung. Deneuve, in one of her first screen roles, is simply lovely and the film is one of the most visually arresting ever made. Winner of the Palme d'Or in 1964.
Jacques Demy's films are unique, magical worlds fused with poetry, colour and music. Three of his classic films starring the iconic Catherine Deneuve are available, in... more >
Jacques Demy's films are unique, magical worlds fused with poetry, colour and music. Three of his classic films starring the iconic Catherine Deneuve are available, including a 2 disc Special Edition of Demy's much-loved musical masterpiece The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, featuring the documentary The World of Jacques Demy; the sumptuous fairy tale Donkey Skin and farcical comedy A Slightly Pregnant Man co-starring Marcello Mastroianni. Described by director Demy as 'a film in song', the visually intoxicating The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) pays homage to the Hollywood musical and explores how youthful fantasy soon gives way to thwarted dreams. < less
Excellent - visually a very pretty picture. Great soundtrack. more >
Excellent - visually a very pretty picture. Great soundtrack. < less
"A Film Buffs Dream" -
Malcolm James on 2nd March 2010
Having seen and shown thousands of pictures as a film studio and cinema projectionist I can name a handful of my favourites. This picture comes at the top for its wond... more >
Having seen and shown thousands of pictures as a film studio and cinema projectionist I can name a handful of my favourites. This picture comes at the top for its wonderful acting, music, colour, scenery. This dvd is superb and will be buried with me. For a night of watching what whas once entertainment I suggest you buy this and watch it whenever you feel sad. < less
