The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
A film for all the young lovers of the world.
1964 PG-13 1h 33m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Les Parapluies de Cherbourg |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 16, 1964 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | Germany, France |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | musical, 1950s, somber, 1960s, normandy, france, single, car mechanic, letter, umbrella, earnest, cherbourg, france |
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What is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg about?
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.
When was The Umbrellas of Cherbourg released?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was released on Dec 16, 1964 (status: Released).
Who directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
Jacques Demy directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.
What is the TMDB rating of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 912 votes.