The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) (2004): Cast & Ratings
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) is a 2004 drama musical directed by Jacques Demy, starring Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo and Anne Vernon. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
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- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jacques Demy
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French - After the credits
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What Is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) About?
The premise of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this poignant and tuneful tale, a tender romance develops between Geneviève, who works in her family’s umbrella shop, and Guy, a young mechanic, in the French town of Cherbourg. Their budding relationship is tested when Guy is drafted into the army, forcing them to confront separation and uncertainty. Geneviève must then navigate a new life, including an unexpected pregnancy and a marriage that doesn’t erase the memory of her lost love.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) Cast
Catherine Deneuve leads the cast, with Nino Castelnuovo and Anne Vernon. Directed by Jacques Demy.
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Director Jacques Demy
More from Jacques Demy
More films directed by Jacques Demy, best-rated first: Lola, The Pied Piper, Donkey Skin (re-release) and Turning Table.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 8.0
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) Plot Summary
What happens in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the picturesque coastal village of Cherbourg, Normandy, Madame Émery and her 17-year-old daughter Geneviève run a small umbrella shop, striving to make a living. Amidst their struggles, Guy, a devoted auto mechanic, prioritizes caring for his ailing aunt and godmother, Élise. Despite her mother’s disapproval, Geneviève and Guy are completely smitten with each other and dream of a future together, even naming their first child Françoise. However, lurking in the shadows is Madeleine, a reserved young woman who looks after Guy’s aunt while secretly harboring feelings for him.
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released), each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released)?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) released?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) was released on February 13, 2004.
Who directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released)?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) was directed by Jacques Demy.
More films by Jacques Demy Who is in the cast of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released)?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) stars Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo and Anne Vernon.
How is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) rated?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) has 86 on Metacritic.
Does The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) have a post-credit scene?
No. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) in?
The original language of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released) is French.
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