"Les parapluies de Cherbourg / The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" film screening at Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate > 5:30pm & 7:30pm on 18th May 2012

Time : 5.30 pm & 7.30 pm

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)

Place : M.L. Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi - 110003

Landmark : Next to Annexe building of India International Centre

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Event Details : 'Les parapluies de Cherbourg / The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' film screening.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a total work of art. Indeed Jacques Demy had decided to recolor for his film some streets of the town of Cherbourg, which is the background of the love story between Geneviève, who sells umbrellas in a tiny shop with her mother, and Guy, an auto mechanic. The two young people are making plans for their future. But their common dream will unfortunately be broken with the departure of Guy for the Algerian War. The mother of Geneviève, on the road to ruin, encourages her to marry the rich Rolland Cassard…
All the feelings are reinforced by the unforgettable music composed by Michel Legrand, that makes the film incredibly moving. During the screening in the 1964 Cannes Film Festival, a large part of the audience was weeping buckets. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg also introduced Catherine Deneuve as a future major star of cinema. All the film can be seen as an ode to her beauty, with many amazing close-ups of her face.
The articulation of the two great talents of Demy and Legrand has produced a unique and ambitious
work, often adored or despised by spectators, that has become an international reference of cinematographic art.

Theme for the Month : Ciné Club : Festival de Cannes
The 65th Festival de Cannes will open on May 16th. This is the occasion to remember some of the brilliant works and artists that have been awarded by this institution of the cinematographic art, maybe the most internationally recognized. Indeed the Festival de Cannes is a very special moment, which crystallized all the tensions and expectations of the world of cinema. Known for its scandals and controversies, for its luxury and glamour, it is also the place where a film director can emerge or be definitely acclaimed by its profession. In any case, the Festival de Cannes is the most exciting period of the year to celebrate cinema in the world.
Our selection of films for the month of May will include some masterpieces of the French and
international cinema, past and contemporary, which have been awarded in Cannes.

Director : Jacques Demy

Year : 1964

Duration : 91 mins

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