Children of Paradise
Directed by:
Marcel CarnéScreenplay:
Jacques PrévertCinematography:
Roger HubertComposer:
Maurice ThirietCast:
Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, Pierre Renoir, Gaston Modot, Albert Rémy, Jacques Castelot, Paul Frankeur, Robert Dhéry, Louis Salou (more)VOD (1)
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Set amidst the glittering theatre world of 19th century Paris, the story revolves around the beautiful and free-spirited courtesan, Garance, and the four men who compete for her affections: a mime-artist, an actor, an aristocrat and a criminal. As the melodrama unfolds, we are treated to one of cinema's greatest love stories, a captivating tale of passion, deception and murder. (Second Sight)
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A beautiful story based on true events that celebrates the character of Jean Gaspard Debureau. It is a celebration of theater and acting in general, which is evident in the captivating performances. I couldn't believe that a three-hour film from 1945, especially a French one with such a theme, could hold my attention the entire time, but Children of Paradise truly managed to do so.
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