The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

'Les parapluies de Cherbourg', 1964

A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.

A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.

Director

Jacques Demy

Runtime

91 minutes

Type

Feature

Genre

Romance, Drama

Keywords

love, shop, military service, auto mechanic, algerian war

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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Jacques Demy, 1964

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Aspect ratio

1.66 : 1

Color

Color (Technicolor)

Screening formats

35 mm
Digital (Digital Cinema Package DCP)

Awards

Online Film & Television Association

Winner

2020

Motion Picture

Gold Derby Award

Storyline

A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.

The lives of Geneviève Emery and Guy Foucher of Cherbourg, France are presented in 4 acts, in director Jacques Demy's fable of young love. The entire film is sung (It takes only a moment to get used to). This is really one of THE most gorgeous, unique films - the softly-hued pastels and vibrant solid (Eastman Colror) colours are used to help conversation, emotions and dramatise the story. Every time I've seen it with an audience, by the end, they're all sniffling, as tear falls. I'm willing to bet so will you. Watch this with someone special.

Summary

A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.

Synopsis

The lives of Geneviève Emery and Guy Foucher of Cherbourg, France are presented in 4 acts, in director Jacques Demy's fable of young love. The entire film is sung (It takes only a moment to get used to). This is really one of THE most gorgeous, unique films - the softly-hued pastels and vibrant solid (Eastman Colror) colours are used to help conversation, emotions and dramatise the story. Every time I've seen it with an audience, by the end, they're all sniffling, as tear falls. I'm willing to bet so will you. Watch this with someone special.

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Cast & crew

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Actor/Actress

Nino Castelnuovo

Actor

Anne Vernon

Actress

Crew

Director

Jacques Demy

Screenwriter

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