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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

"A film for all the young lovers of the world."

7.419641h 33mFR
DramaRomance

Directed by Jacques Demy

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

FR

Release

February 19, 1964

Director

Jacques Demy

Official Trailer

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Overview

This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in ...

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

Geneviève Emery

Nino Castelnuovo

Nino Castelnuovo

Guy Foucher

Anne Vernon

Anne Vernon

Madame Emery

Mireille Perrey

Mireille Perrey

Tante Élise

Marc Michel

Marc Michel

Roland Cassard

Ellen Farner

Ellen Farner

Madeleine

Jean Champion

Jean Champion

Aubin

Jean-Pierre Dorat

Jean-Pierre Dorat

Jean

Harald Wolff

Harald Wolff

Monsieur Dubourg

Pierre Caden

Pierre Caden

Bernard

Bernard Fradet

Bernard Fradet

Gas Station Apprentice

Michel Benoist

Michel Benoist

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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