The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (4K Restoration)
A film for all the young lovers of the world.
An angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve was launched to stardom by this dazzling musical heart-tugger from Jacques Demy. She plays an umbrella-shop owner’s delicate daughter, glowing with first love for a handsome garage mechanic, played by Nino Castelnuovo. When the boy is shipped off to fight in Algeria, the two lovers must grow up quickly. Exquisitely designed in a kaleidoscope of colors, and told entirely through the lilting songs of the great composer Michel Legrand, THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG is one of the most revered and unorthodox movie musicals of all time.
“Charm may be in the eye of the beholder, but if you don’t find this movie irresistible, you should get your eyesight checked.” (The Ringer)
“It continues to charm and delight for the same reasons it did back in 1964.” (Los Angeles Times)
“Catherine Deneuve won the Best Actress prize at Cannes, but the vocal performances of the entire ensemble are impeccable. Pure cinematic magic.” (Empire Magazine)
Wednesday, January 7
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE
Saturday, January 10 (Final Screening)
Doors 4:15 pm | Movie 4:45 pm *Start time subject to change. please arrive on time.
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THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG “Les parapluies de Cherbourg” (Jacques Demy, 1964 / 92 mins / NR / French w. EST) A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.
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*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. Please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*This film is NR. Must be 18+ for entry.
*All Park Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges, no transfers.
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.
- Budget$200,000
- Revenue$7,600,000
- IMDB
