The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

Not Rated (US) | France, West Germany | French | 91 min
Directed by: Jacques Demy
8.1

Madame Émery and her 17-year-old daughter Geneviève run a small umbrella boutique in Cherbourg, Normandy. Geneviève is deeply in love with Guy, a mechanic who cares for his sickly aunt. Despite her mother's disapproval, who urges Geneviève to marry someone wealthier, the young couple plans to marry and consumate their love. But their lives are disrupted when Guy is drafted to fight in the Algerian War.

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Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen

Nominated

Best Foreign-Language Foreign Film

Nominated

Release Date

Sweden
(Stockholm, French Film Festival)
1964-02-03
France
No data
1964-02-19
Spain
(Semana de cine francés)
1964-02-22
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
(Original title)
Los paraguas de Cherburgo
Argentina
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
None
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
None