Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Cora H — 15 Aug 2007

The music is absolutely haunting and the cinematography brilliant.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Cora H on 15 Aug 2007.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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