Cast : Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac, Danielle Darrieux, Jacques Perrin, Georges Chakiris, Michel Piccoli, Gene Kelly
1967 / comedy. musical / France / original title : LES DEMOISELLES DE ROCHEFORT / 120’ / Color / status : completed / French / long feature-film / French and International catalog
Two sisters leave their small seaside town of Rochefort in search of romance. Hired as carnival singers, one falls for an American musician, while the other must search for her ideal partner.
This timeless musical gem keeps on captivating audiences six decades after its premiere, with its vibrant choreography, melodic storytelling, and whimsical charm. It delves viewers into the picturesque French town of Rochefort where love, dreams, and destiny intertwine amidst a backdrop of dazzling colors and infectious melodies.
Nomination for Best Music, Score of a Musical Picture at the Academy Awards
Press
“Irresistibly swinging”
The Guardian
“Certainly the best musical in some time”
The New York Times
“An intriguing mix of French New Wave and Hollywood Musical, this still succeeds in sweeping you off your feet.”
Empire
