The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Whatever Pays the Rent and Screen B14 present: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.

We’re re-introducing the technicolor world of seminal french director Jacques Demy with a special screening of his musical ‘Umbrellas of Cherbourg’.

Romance between a shopgirl and a garage attendant is rekindled when they meet again after years apart.

Delightful screen operetta using only sung dialogue, with deftness of camera movement and delicious production design maintaining the interest when the plot creaks.Considered as one of the most romantic films to come out of the French New Wave, Demy’s work has been a huge influence on directors Greta Gerwig, Wes Anderson and Damien Chazelle.We’ve created a pastel zine, ‘Jacques Demy & Me’, for every ticket holder along with dangling umbrellas and french fancies.

Stick around afterwards for cocktails and some 60’s french pop! Dress Code: Bright Colours.