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Si Paris nous était conté
1956 History Drama
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Credits
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Director: Sacha Guitry
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Script: Sacha Guitry
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Photo: Philippe Agostini
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Music: Jean Françaix
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Cast: Françoise Arnoul (Duchesse de L...),
Jeanne Boitel (Mme Geoffrin),
Gilbert Bokanowski (Louis XVI),
Julien Carette (Un cocher),
Danielle Darrieux (Agnès Sorel),
Sophie Desmarets (Rose Bertin),
Clément Duhour (Aristide Bruant),
Sacha Guitry (Louis XI),
Odette Joyeux (La Passementiere),
Robert Lamoureux (Latude),
Pierre Larquey (Pierre Broussel),
Jean Marais (François Ier),
Jean Martinelli (Henri IV),
Lana Marconi (Marie-Antoinette),
Michèle Morgan (Gabrielle d'Estrées),
Jean Parédès (Un médecin),
Gisèle Pascal (Comtesse de G...),
Gérard Philipe (Le Trouvère),
Simone Renant (Marquise de V...),
Renée Saint-Cyr (L'impératrice Eugènie),
Jean Tissier (Un gardien de musée),
Andrex (Paulus),
Antoine Balpêtré (Verlaine),
René Blancard (Aubineau),
Pauline Carton (La bouquiniste),
Aimé Clariond (Beaumarchais),
Paul Colline (Charles VII),
Suzanne Dantès (Madame d'Epinay),
Jean Debucourt (Philippe de Comynes),
Louis de Funès (Antoine Allègre)
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Country: France
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Language: French
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Runtime: 130 min
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Aka: If Paris Were Told to Us
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Summary
The colourful story of Paris is told to us through the lives of numerous historical figures
who each left his or her mark on the great city. From the brutality of the Middle
Ages, to the upheaval of the French Revolution, and then the decadence of the Belle époque,
the history of Paris is brought vividly to life. Louis XI, Catherine Medici, Francois
I, Voltaire, Flabert and Victor Hugo are just a few of the characters taking the stage
in this unique saga which tells the life of one of the world’s greatest cities.
Review
Often cited as one of Sacha Guitry’s best films, with a cast list most directors can only
dream of, Si Paris nous était conté aims to tell the story of Paris
through a series of sketches which range from burlesque comedy to poignant drama.
The style of the film is similar to Guitry’s previous historical romp, Si
Versailles m'était conté (1954), which told the story of the Château
of Versailles. Lighter and better structured than Guitry’s other well-known historical
film, Napoléon (1955),
Si Paris nous était conté is as entertaining as it is informative.
Guitry’s well-crafted script and fine performances from such acting legends as Gérard
Philipe and Michèle Morgan make this a memorable piece of cinema.
© James Travers 2003
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