Under the Roofs of Paris
(Sous les toits de Paris)
巴黎屋簷下
Synopsis
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René Clair’s first talking picture of the early sound era, Under the Roofs of Paris foregrounds the infectious singing of Albert the street singer (Albert Préjean) and idealizes the life of lower-class Parisians and their apartments (studio set designed by the legendary Lazar Meerson). Albert loves the Romanian immigrant Pola (Pola Illery), who is craved by the criminal Fred (Gaston Modot). Albert is arrested for a crime associated with the villain and while he is in jail Pola hooks up with Albert’s best friend Louis (Edmond Gréville). When Albert is released he must confront the criminal and choose between love and friendship.
電影簡介
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René Clair第一部有聲片《巴黎屋簷下》是法國早期電影從默片到有聲片過渡時期結合影像與聲音的重要嘗試，不僅展演街頭歌手男主角Albert（Albert Préjean）深具感染力的歌聲，同時歌頌巴黎低下階層的人生（片場公寓由傳奇佈景師Lazar Meerson設計）。Albert愛上羅馬尼亞移民Pola（Pola Illery），但惡霸Fred（Gaston Modot）覬覦Pola美色。Albert因惡霸犯下的罪行入獄，服刑期間Pola跟Albert最好的朋友Louis（Edmond Gréville）好上了。Albert出獄後必須同時面對惡霸的暴力與愛情友情兩難的抉擇。
