I have just finished watching "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" in its entirety for the first time, and everything Andrea Kapsaski said about the film is true. It is unique and thrilling, as poignant a paean to lost love as I have ever seen on film. If you can stand cinematic stylization (and get past the singing mechanics at the beginning!) it's a wow.
Miles Moore
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