The Young Girls Of Rochefort -1967- Criterion -... !!top!!

Following the massive international success of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), Demy wanted to expand his canvas. Where Umbrellas was a somber, completely sung "pop-opera," Rochefort was envisioned as a traditional Hollywood tribute—complete with spoken dialogue, soaring dance numbers, and an overwhelming sense of optimism.

The Young Girls of Rochefort is a Technicolor musical romance that follows twin sisters, Delphine (Catherine Deneuve) and Solange (Françoise Dorléac), who dream of leaving their quiet Atlantic coastal town of Rochefort for the glamour and artistic opportunities of Paris. Delphine seeks true love; Solange aspires to be a renowned composer. The Young Girls of Rochefort -1967- Criterion -...

The Young Girls of Rochefort is not just a movie; it is a mood, a place, and a feeling. It is a shimmering, pastel-drenched dream of art, love, and the idea that happiness is just around the corner, even if we keep missing it. The 2017 Criterion Blu-ray release is the definitive way to experience Jacques Demy's masterpiece, offering a pristine transfer, superb audio, and an essential collection of supplements that illuminate this unique intersection of French New Wave sensibility and Hollywood tradition. Following the massive international success of The Umbrellas

Set in the idyllic port town of Rochefort, the film follows sisters Delphine (Catherine Deneuve) and Solange Garnier (Françoise Dorléac), who teach dance and music while dreaming of finding true love and moving to Paris. Their lives are interweaving paths of romantic potential: Delphine seeks true love; Solange aspires to be

The film stars Catherine Deneuve and her real-life sister, Françoise Dorléac, who bring an authentic, dynamic chemistry to the roles 1.2.4 . Tragically, Dorléac died in a car accident shortly after the film's release 1.2.4.

A touching documentary by Agnès Varda (Demy’s widow and a legendary filmmaker in her own right) that revisits the town of Rochefort, exploring the lasting impact of the production on its residents.