Paris 36

Paris 36
Paris 36
	Film poster
Directed by	Christophe Barratier
Written by	Christophe Barratier
Story by	Christophe Barratier; Julien Rappeneau (Adaptation); Christophe Barratier; Julien Rappeneau; Pierre Philippe (Dialogue)
Based on	An original idea; by Jean-Michel Derenne; Frank Thomas; Reinhardt Wagner
Produced by	Jacques Perrin; Nicolas Mauvernay
Starring	Gérard Jugnot; Clovis Cornillac; Kad Merad; Nora Arnezeder
Cinematography	Tom Stern
Edited by	Yves Deschamps
Music by	Reinhardt Wagner
Production; companies	France 3 Cinéma; Constantin Film; Canal+; TPS Star
Distributed by	Pathé (France)
Release date	6 September 2008;
Running time	120 minutes
Countries	France; Germany; Czech Republic
Language	French
Budget	$31 million
Box office	$12.9 million

Paris 36 (French: Faubourg 36) is a 2008 French romantic drama film directed by Christophe Barratier. This film is set in 1930s Paris.

The song "Loin de Paname" (lyrics by Frank Thomas, music by Reinhardt Wagner), sung by Nora Arnezeder, was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. The film is a co-production of France, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

Plot

The stage manager of a popular music hall is charged with murder. During his confession, we see the story of the music hall and its entertainers in flashback. When the music hall closes down, a trio of unemployed friends vow to bring the business back from the dead by staging a musical they hope will be a hit. If their gamble pays off, they'll have the money to buy the theater for themselves and the power to control their own destinies.

Cast

Gérard Jugnot as Pigoil
Clovis Cornillac as Milou
Kad Merad as Jacky
Nora Arnezeder as Douce
Pierre Richard as Monsieur TSF
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu as Galapiat
Maxence Perrin as Jojo
François Morel as Célestin
Élisabeth Vitali as Viviane
Christophe Kourotchkine as Lebeaupin
Eric Naggar as Grevoul
Eric Prat as Commissaire Tortil
Julien Courbey as Mondain
Philippe du Janerand as Triquet
Stéphane Debac as The Social Services Inspector
Marc Citti as L'inspecteur du Quai des Orfèvres

Reception

Paris 36 received mixed to positive reviews. It holds a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 83 reviews, with an average score of 5.93/10. The site's consensus states: "Sweet and light, this homage to French vaudeville – and Francophilia in general – is pretty, but its air of nostalgia occasionally borders on the saccharine."^[3] On Metacritic, based on 19 critics, the film has a 40/100 rating, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.^[4]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival	Category	Recipients and nominees	Result
Academy Awards	Best Original Song	"Loin de Paname" – Reinhardt Wagner and Frank Thomas	Nominated
César Awards	Best Cinematography	Tom Stern	Nominated
	Best Original Music	Reinhardt Wagner	Nominated
	Best Production Design	Jean Rabasse	Nominated
	Best Costume Design	Carine Sarfati	Nominated
	Best Sound	Daniel Sobrino, Roman Dymny and Vincent Goujon	Nominated
Lumières Awards	Most Promising Actress	Nora Arnezeder	Won

References

^ "Faubourg 36 (Paris 36) (2008) – JPBox-Office".
^ "Paris 36".
^ Paris 36 at Rotten Tomatoes
^ Paris 36 at Metacritic

External links

[1] "Faubourg 36 (Paris 36) (2008) – JPBox-Office".

[2] "Paris 36".

[3] Paris 36 at Rotten Tomatoes

[4] Paris 36 at Metacritic

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