“It’s set in France, during wartime, as young men are drafted to fight in Algeria—and yet, everyone sings, and for a long time they sing with a doggedly upbeat optimism. This intensifies the film’s sense of tragedy, as the best laid plans are dashed by unforeseen interference—like a rained-out wedding date. But there’s a deeper meaning still to Demy’s romantic vision, and it has to do with the nature of beauty itself." ~ Sam C. Mac
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