# Children of Paradise (1945)

> A sweeping Parisian theater romance follows a sensitive mime whose devotion to an elusive courtesan collides with desire, performance, and freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1720

## Facts

- Runtime: 190 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Marcel Carné
- Cast: Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Herrand, María Casares, Louis Salou, Pierre Renoir, Jane Marken
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037674/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: romantic, melancholic, witty, classic film night, romantic drama evening

## Synopsis

A tale of unrequited love unfolds in the vibrant streets of 1830s Paris, where passion and heartbreak intertwine.

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