1930 | France | Fiction

Sous les toits de Paris (Under the Roofs of Paris)

  • French 92 mins
  • Director | RenĂ© Clair
  • Writer | RenĂ© Clair
  • Producer | Frank Clifford, Georges Lourau

STATUS: Released

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In René Clair's irrepressibly romantic portrait of the crowded tenements of Paris, a street singer and a gangster vie for the love of a beautiful young woman. This witty exploration of love and human foibles, told primarily through song, captures the flamboyant atmosphere of the city with sophisticated visuals and groundbreaking use of the new technology of movie sound. An international sensation upon its release, Under the Roofs of Paris is an exhilarating celebration of filmmaking and one of France's most beloved cinematic exports.

Romance Music Paris Poetic Classic
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The Criterion Collection
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