#161: CLAIR, René: Under The Roofs Of Paris (1930)
CLAIR, René (France)
Under The Roofs Of Paris [1930]
Spine #161
DVD
DVD
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. 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. An international sensation upon its release, Under the Roofs of Paris is an exhilirating celebration of filmmaking and one of France's most beloved cinematic exports.
92 minutes
Black & White
Black & White
Monaural
in French
1:33:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2002
Director/Writer
René Clair was 32 when he wrote and directed The Roofs of Paris.
Other Clair films in the Collection:
#160: À Nous La Liberté (1930)
#72: Le Million (1931)
#676: I Married A Witch (1942)
The Film
Other Clair films in the Collection:
#160: À Nous La Liberté (1930)
#72: Le Million (1931)
#676: I Married A Witch (1942)
The Film
Film Rating (0-60):
The Booklet
Six-page wraparound featuring an essay by Luc Sante.
Commentary
None.
Deleted scene
Paris qui dort (1924)
60
The ExtrasThe Booklet
Six-page wraparound featuring an essay by Luc Sante.
Commentary
None.
Deleted scene
Paris qui dort (1924)
Clair’s silent film.
Interview
Interview
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