# Moulin Rouge (1952)

> A lavishly colored portrait of Toulouse-Lautrec’s bohemian Paris, where art, disability, and turbulent love collide around the Moulin Rouge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5954

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Huston
- Cast: José Ferrer, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Colette Marchand, Suzanne Flon, Claude Nollier, Katherine Kath, Muriel Smith, Mary Clare
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044926/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, romantic, theatrical, classic cinema night, period drama evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and artistry amidst the vibrant chaos of Parisian nightlife.

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