A rich Brazilian, Mendoza, visited Paris in 1900 and was romantically involved with the star of Offenbach's "La Vie Parisienne" which was playing at the time. Thirty five years later, he returns with his son and granddaughter, who is engaged to a young Frenchman.
Is it worth your time? Honestly, maybe? If you're into dusty, black-and-white French romps from the mid-30s, you'll probably have a decent afternoon. If you need pacing that feels like it wasn't edited with a dull butter knife, you’ll hate it. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it doesn't care if you're bored. Mendoza shows...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Robert Siodmak
Maurice Campbell
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, maybe? If you're into dusty, black-and-white French romps from the mid-30s, you'll probably have a decent afternoon. If you need pacing that feels like it wasn't edited with a dull butter knife, you’ll hate it. It’s light, it’s fluffy, and it doesn't care if you're bored. Mendoza shows up in Paris with his son, who acts like he’s allergic to fun. The whole point is to turn the kid into a human being. It’s a bit like watching a very elaborate, vintage version of ..."
Emeric Pressburger, Marcel Carné, Ludovic Halévy, Benno Vigny, Henri Meilhac, Michel Carré
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