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CHILDREN OF PARADISE - French Grande (47" x 62"); Part 2, Country-of-Origin; Very Fine on Linen

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CHILDREN OF PARADISE - French Grande (47  x 62 ); Part 2, Country-of-Origin; Very Fine on Linen
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CHILDREN OF PARADISE

French Grande (47" x 62"); Part 2, Country-of-Origin
Very Fine on Linen; Artwork by George Allard
Pathe Consortium Cinema, 1945

The poster has been mounted on linen for preservation and has undergone minimal restoration, addressing corner pinholes and wear along the folds, especially the central horizontal fold. It now displays beautifully.

"Les Enfants du Paradis" is hailed as one of the finest French films ever produced. Directed by Marcel Carne and penned by Jacques Prevert amidst the German occupation of France, the film spans 195 minutes. Carne was adamant about presenting it in its entirety without an intermission, rather than dividing it into two segments, although he eventually conceded. The title 'Les Enfants du Paradis' alludes to the second balcony in French theaters, colloquially termed 'paradise,' and its 'children,' representing the common folk who attend a play and respond to it authentically. The narrative unfolds within the Parisian theatrical milieu of the July Monarchy era (1830-1848).

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