The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg(Retrospective 2019)
Cherbourg, November 1957. Madame Emery and her daughter, Geneviève, run a store called The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Geneviève is in love with Guy, a mechanic working in a garage. When her mother learns of the relationship, she disapproves. Guy lives with his aunt, who is seriously ill. He is called to do his military service in Algeria. The two lovers must part. Pregnant and desperate because she has little news of Guy, Geneviève is forced by her mother to marry Roland Cassard, a rich wholesaler of precious stones. She leaves Cherbourg with her mother.
Official Selection – Cannes Film Festival, 1964
Best Foreign Language Film Nomination – Academy Awards, 1965
Director
Jacques Demy
Cast
Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon
Release Date
23-01-2019
Language
French
Run Time
92 minutes
