Film | The Umbrella of Cherbourg (1964) + Q&A with Prof. Andrew C. Lovett

As part of the fourth edition of the Princeton French Film Festival and in partnership with the Princeton Garden Theater, you are invited to the screening of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) (French: Les parapluies de Cherbourg) in its 4K restored version, followed by a Q&A with Prof. Prof. Andrew C. Lovett (Department of Music, Princeton University).

🏆 Winner of three prizes at the 1964 Cannes Film Festival (including Palme d'Or) and received 5 Oscar nominations, including for Best Music.

Logistics: In French with English subtitles. Eventbrite tickets are for Princeton University students only. Other attendees must purchase their tickets on the Princeton Garden Theater website here.

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. 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 precious stones. She leaves Cherbourg with her mother.

Organized by the Princeton University's Princeton Film Festival organization. We thank our sponsors and partners for their support (complete list ). Open to everyone regardless of identity. All rooms are wheelchair-friendly and attendees can contact us at [email protected] for special accommodations (preferably 48 hours before the scheduled event). Please be aware that pictures might be taken before, during, and after the event.

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