LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS (CHILDREN OF PARADISE) |
In French with English subtitles. Bande Annonce REVIEWS Poetry with a capital ‘P,’ sprinkled with fairy dust. Richard Brody - New Yorker Even Truffaut conceded in the end: 'I have made 23 films, well, I would swap them all for the chance to have made "Les enfants du paradis". Eithne Farry - Electric Sheep This is the movie that is routinely ranked number one of all time, in surveys of French film critics of French movies. More than once it has been called the “Gone with the Wind of French films,” for the fondness in which it is held. Brian Stonehill The movie has flashes of oldtime magic. It's a precious piece of time past -- and time kept. Desson Thomson - Washington Post From the time it was made until now, decade after decade, this film holds up as a masterpiece. Woody Allen |
We are delighted to invite you to discover, or rediscover, one of the most beloved French films of all time, Children of Paradise. This powerful and tragic tale of rivalry, betrayal and unrequited love set in 1840’s Paris centers on the ill-fated love between Baptiste (Jean-Louis Barrault), a theater mime, and the courtesan Garance (Arletty). A unique and exclusive treat to see this timeless classic in the magnificent setting of the Crest Theatre! Sunday, June 24 - 1:25pm |
