Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Maria M — 05 Nov 2013

The songs, the colors, the costumes, the... illegitimate love babies. Possibly the greatest French film I've ever seen.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Maria M on 05 Nov 2013.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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