Where to Watch Children of Paradise (1946) in the UK

What it's about

Strolling indolently around the 1830s vibrant Parisian avenue called the Boulevard du Crime, the graceful and elusive courtesan, Garance, finds herself wrongfully accused of pickpocketing. But, amid a sea of jugglers, sideshow performers, streetwalkers, and crooks, the silently eloquent mime, Baptiste, comes to her rescue, only to hopelessly fall for her. And just like that, love's sweet torture befalls the delicate pantomimist, as the insufferable burden of knowing that the object of his desire can never belong to anyone, will heartlessly haunt him for years to come. Many have tried to seize her heart--the flamboyant thespian, Frédérick Lemaître; the criminal dandy, Pierre-François Lacenaire, and the imperious but loveless Count, Édouard de Montray--however, Garance, after so many barren years, now seems to need only one man. In the end, trusting a frail and modest rose is beautiful but cruel. Is there anyone who can accept the naked truth of an unrequited love?

Cast and crew

Director

Marcel Carné

Writer

Jacques Prévert

Starring

Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur

Details

Release date

Nov 15, 1946

Language

French

Country

France

Box office

$36,986

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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