Tag: Jacques Demy

  • LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG aka THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG

    LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG aka THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG

    “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” is a 1964 visually stunning musical drama directed by Jacques Demy. The film, notable for its entirely sung dialogue and vibrant color palette, tells a poignant love story set in the coastal town of Cherbourg, France. The story begins in 1957, focusing on 17-year-old Geneviève Emery (Catherine Deneuve), who works in…

  • PEAU D’ANE aka DONKEYSKIN

    PEAU D’ANE aka DONKEYSKIN

    “Donkeyskin” (“Peau d’Âne”) is a 1970 French musical fantasy film directed by Jacques Demy. The film is based on the classic fairy tale “Donkeyskin” by Charles Perrault and features a blend of enchanting visuals, whimsical music, and a touch of surrealism. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, and Jacques Perrin. In a far-off kingdom, a…

  • THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT

    THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT

    “The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a 1967 musical film directed by Jacques Demy. The film takes place in the picturesque town of Rochefort in France and follows the lives of twin sisters Delphine and Solange, who dream of leaving their mundane lives as dance teachers and finding love and adventure. As a traveling fair…