The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Special Edition)

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

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Excellent - visually a very pretty picture. Great soundtrack. more >

Excellent - visually a very pretty picture. Great soundtrack. < less

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DVD Extras

• 2 discs
• Digitally restored and remastered
• Introduction by Geoff Andrew
• The World of Jacques Demy documentary (90 mins) directed by Agnes Varda
• Short films featuring the music of Michel Legrand
• Trailers.

Film Details

Cast

Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon

Technical Details