Following on from the success of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg comes Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Jacques Demy's large-scale tribute to the Hollywood musical featuring screen legend Gene Kelly. The story centres on twin sisters Delphine and Solange (played by real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Francoise Dorléac) who, tired of their humdrum existence, dream of finding success and romance in Paris. The superb ensemble, also featuring Danielle Darrieux, Michel Piccoli, Jacques Perrin, George Chakiris and Grover Dale, weave and wander around the town, looking for and just missing the love of their lives.
With a plot of pure Shakespearean farce, witty dialogue and lyrics by Demy, and a magnificent jazz score by the late, great Michel Legrand, Les Demoiselles de Rochefort is an effervescent celebration of life that is sure to captivate and uplift.
Special features
Presented in High Definition
Les Demoiselles ont eu 25 ans (1993, 64 mins): documentary by Agnès Varda
Gene Kelly Guardian Lecture (1980, audio only): the legendary Hollywood star discusses his long and much celebrated career
Catherine Deneuve Guardian Interview (2005)
**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with writing on the film and full film credits
Other extras TBC
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