Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Ian F — 13 Feb 2011

Bittersweet, heartbreaking movie with terrifc music.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Ian F on 13 Feb 2011.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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Jacques Demy sets a new benchmark for classical musical: a clichéd plot will always hold people's hearts tightly if you manage to add appropriate…

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