Public’s Choice: The Musical Edition
For this screening, the choice is yours: which film from the 1970s would you most like to see under the stars? Cast your vote!
Some stories are told through words. Others through music. In the movie musical, those boundaries disappear as love, longing, heartbreak and joy find expression through song, dance and colour. From the dazzling glamour of Hollywood to the bittersweet romance of French chanson and the exuberant spectacle of the modern jukebox musical, these are films where emotions are allowed to be larger than life.
For this edition of Public’s Choice, we present three beloved classics that each demonstrate the enduring power and versatility of the musical genre. Three unforgettable love stories, brought to life by iconic stars, memorable songs and moments that continue to resonate decades after their release.
Moulin Rouge!
Baz Luhrmann, Australia, USA, 2001, 127 min., English spoken, Dutch subtitles. Cast: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent, John Leguizamo, Richard Roxburgh.
Legendary pop spectacle by Baz Luhrmann full of extravagant sets and dazzling energy. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor shine as doomed lovers in a recognizable jukebox musical that breathed new life into the modern musical film 25 years ago.
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
Jacques Demy, France, 1964, 91 min., French spoken, English subtitles. Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon, Marc Michel, Ellen Farner.
Fully sung French film classic by Jacques Demy starring Catherine Deneuve in her legendary breakthrough role. This visually stunning, pastel-coloured love story won a Palme d’Or in 1964 and served as the ultimate blueprint for La La Land.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Howard Hawks, USA, 1953, 91 min., English spoken, Dutch subtitles. Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan.
Iconic musical comedy full of glamour, sharp humour, and unforgettable songs, starring Marilyn Monroe in one of her most iconic roles. One hundred years after her birth, her legendary pink dress and Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend remain just as unforgettable.