Paris 36 (Faubourg 36)

Paris 36

It's hard to keep track of all the cool French films out in the market these days. It seems that they come out very underground like, and they like it that way. But the production value of the films is very far from underground, much like this movie Paris 36.

Paris 36 (Faubourg 36) is a French film about a small community in Paris during 1936. A man is charged with murder. He is Pigoil, the aging stage manager at Chansonia, a music hall in a Paris faubourg. His confession is a long flashback to New Year's Eve, 1935, when he discovers his wife is unfaithful and Galapiat, the local mobster, closes the music hall. Over the next few months, Pigoil loses custody of his beloved son, Jo-Jo, and must find work. Pigoil and his pals take over the Chansonia as a co-op; Galapiat is momentarily benign. Their star is the young Douce, a girl from near Lille for whom Galapiat lusts. She in turn falls in love with Milou, a local Red. There are ups and downs, but mostly ups - but what about Jo-Jo and what about the murder?

This movie is a fun watch. Beautiful music, amazing shots of Paris in the winter time, and beautiful singing. There is much laughter and much sadness throughout this film, and its a great ride for your emotions. It was truly a splendid French film to watch.

The movie is appropriate expect for a quick boob scene. Though the movie is pg-13, there is no swearing or anything like that. Just a random boob scene that wasn't really needed. Other than that, its a harmless movie that is fun to watch. Catchy tunes.