1930 france rené clair criterion collection link under the roofs of paris opens with a montage sequence of city roofs shots and the clear sky looming at the background subsequently the camera descends from the level of the roofs revealing a circle of citizens gathering on the street.
Under the roofs of paris 1930.
This witty exploration of love and human foibles told primarily through song captures the flamboyant atmosphere of the city with sophisticated visuals and groundbreaking use of the new technology of movie sound.
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Not rated 1h 36min comedy drama musical 15 december 1930 usa albert is smitten for pola but ends up wrongly committed in jail in the meantime her affections are sought after by his friend and on his release both love and friendship must be tested.
Under the roofs of paris is a 1930 french film directed by rené clair.
Under the roofs of paris in rené clair s irrepressibly romantic portrait of the crowded tenements of paris a street singer and a gangster vie for the love of a beautiful young woman.
Feb 22 2012 director rene clair peaked with le million and a nous la liberte in 1931 but the previous year s under the roofs of paris was a solid step toward those twin glories.
The film was probably the earliest french example of a filmed musical comedy although its often dark tone differentiates it from other instances of the genre.
It was the first french production of the sound film era to achieve great international success.