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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg [Les parapluies de Cherbourg ]

1964 | 90 min | Drama | Colour | France
In French and in English subtitles

french may cinema programme The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Director:	Jacques Demy
Cast:	Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon

Synopsis

Cherbourg, November 1957. Madame Emery and her daughter, Geneviève, run a store called The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Geneviève is in love with Guy, a mechanic working in a garage. When her mother learns of the relationship, she disapproves. Although Guy lives with his aunt, who is seriously ill, he is called to do his military service in Algeria. The two lovers must part. Pregnant and desperate because she has little news of Guy, Geneviève is forced by her mother to marry Roland Cassard, a rich wholesaler of rare jewels. She leaves Cherbourg with her mother.