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Moulin Rouge

Toulouse Lautrec (José Ferrer) seeks solace in the drink, dance and distractions of the infamous Paris nightclub, in John Huston's exquisitely evoked biopic.

Biopic 1953 120 mins

Director: John Huston

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Overview

Set in 19th century Paris, despondent artist Toulouse Lautrec (José Ferrer), frustrated by his physical handicaps, seeks solace in the drink, dance and distractions offered up at the infamous Moulin Rouge nightclub. An encounter with a young girl in desperate need of help (Colette Marchand) brings hope to his lonely life but, in the lusty atmosphere of the Belle Époque, romance can quickly turn to rivalry...

Directed by two-time Oscar winner John Huston (The African Queen, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre) the film went on to be nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning two for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. This stunning new restoration brings to life the film’s exquisite production design and Technicolor photography, brilliantly evoking Lautrec’s unique artistic visions.

Director

John Huston

Featuring

José Ferrer , Zsa Zsa Gabor , Suzanne Flon and Claude Nollier

Genres

Biopic and Historical drama

Certificate

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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