In 1964, French director Jacques Demy’s musical film “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (Las parapluies de Cherbourg) was an international sensation, winning the Palmes d’Or at Cannes and being nominated for five Academy Awards.  Even watching it today, it’s easy to see why.  “Cherbourg” is unique in that it is entirely sung through, as opposed to […]

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