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Les enfants du paradis

Farcical and tragic, this taps into life's rich seam with a rare delicacy and insight, paying such lavish attention to detail that even at over three hours it's a delicious indulgence that lasts not a moment too long.

The writing is utterly involving; with lines like tiny, imagist poems.

...Les Enfants du Paradis is not just a tale of unrequited love, but a rousing three-hour paean to the French theatre of the 1830s.

The multi-layered screenplay, stunning sets and a terrific ensemble are just some of the enduring pleasures of a truly collaborative masterpiece.