directed by: Jacques Demy, year: 1964
actors: Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a landmark film in the French New Wave movement, known for its unique style and emotional depth. Directed by Jacques Demy, the film is a musical drama that tells the poignant story of a young couple, Geneviève and Guy, whose romance is tested by unforeseen circumstances. The dialogue is entirely sung, supported by Michel Legrand's beautiful score, which enhances the film's exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time.

New Wave, Musical, Drama, French New Wave, Romance, Classic