Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
Synopsis
Geneviève lives with her mother who runs an umbrella shop in Cherbourg. She falls in love with Guy, who is called up for military service in Algeria and leaves the city. The lovers separate, promising each other eternal love. But Geneviève soon discovers that she is pregnant and ends up giving in to her mother's pressure by marrying Roland, a rich jeweler who has long coveted her. When Guy returns to Cherbourg, he discovers Geneviève's marriage and finds his seriously ill aunt who is faithfully cared for by Madeleine, who has been in love with him for years.
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Bande Annonce - Les parapluies de Cherbourg au théâtre du Châtelet 2014
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Vittoz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Demy, Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Vittoz
Jacques Demy, Michel Legrand
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Vincent Vittoz
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What is Les Parapluies de Cherbourg about?
Geneviève lives with her mother who runs an umbrella shop in Cherbourg. She falls in love with Guy, who is called up for military service in Algeria and leaves the city. The lovers separate, promising each other eternal love. But Geneviève soon discovers that she is pregnant and ends up giving in to her mother's pressure by marrying Roland, a rich jeweler who has long coveted her. When Guy returns to Cherbourg, he discovers Geneviève's marriage and finds his seriously ill aunt who is faithfully cared for by Madeleine, who has been in love with him for years.
Who directed Les Parapluies de Cherbourg?
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg was directed by Vincent Vittoz.
Who stars in Les Parapluies de Cherbourg?
The principal cast of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg includes Natalie Dessay, Louise Leterme, Laurent Naouri, Vincent Niclo, Marie Oppert.
When was Les Parapluies de Cherbourg released and how long is it?
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg was released in 2015 with a total runtime of Unknown.