Paris mil neuf cent

Oct 23 1950 N/A 1h 22m
Documentary

Nicole Védrès' chronicle of Paris from 1900 to 1914 is brought to life through the use of original material, all authentic, secured from more then 700 films belonging to public and private collections. A few of the celebrities of the time shown are Enrico Caruso, Sarah Bernhardt, and Maurice Chevalier.

Plot

Documentary limning the life of Paris and its citizens during "La Belle Epoque," the years between 1900 and 1914. Beginning with the Paris Exposition of 1900 and the completion of the Eiffel Tower, the film progresses through cultural, technological, and social changes, from peaceful and sometimes näive times to the rumbling foreshadowing of the war that would disrupt France and Europe for years to come.

Written by

Pierre Braunberger, Nicole Védrès

Directed by

Nicole Védrès

Production Countries

France

Languages

Français

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
191
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA