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Paris 36 (2008)

Paris 36 poster
Original title
Faubourg 36
Directed by
Christophe Barratier
Genre
drama film, musical film
Country
Czech Republic, Germany, France
Runtime
1h 56m
Rated
AL
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 142 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In 1930s Paris, a struggling music hall tries to stay open during hard times. The story follows the performers and workers as they deal with personal dreams and conflicts.

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What happens

Paris 36 (French: Faubourg 36) is a 2008 French romantic drama film directed by Christophe Barratier. This film is set in 1930s Paris. The song "Loin de Paname" (lyrics by Frank Thomas, music by Reinhardt Wagner), sung by Nora Arnezeder, was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. The film is a co-production of France, Germany, and the Czech Republic. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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