“A masterful comedy.”
–Cineuropa
Paris in the 1930s — a playground for industrial heirs and debonair architects, but the City of Lights does not shine evenly for all. Struggling actress Madeleine (Nadia Terezkiewicz) and her best friend Pauline (Rebecca Marder), an unemployed lawyer, live in a cramped flat and owe five months’ rent. Opportunity knocks after a lascivious theatrical producer who made an inappropriate advance towards Madeleine turns up dead. Madeleine stands trial for murder and ascends to decadent stardom, with Pauline serving as defense counsel and media circus ringmaster. A new life of fame, wealth, and tabloid celebrity awaits — until the truth comes out.
A discussion follows the film.
Organist David Rhodes and the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concerts returned to the Tivoli stage, thanks to a generous grant from the JCS Arts, Health & Education Fund of DuPage Foundation. The organ lights up 30 minutes before the screening, so come early and enjoy the music!
CAST & CREW
Directed by François Ozon
Featuring Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Rebecca Marder, & Isabelle Huppert
102 mins.
Rated PG-13
$7 After Hours Film Society Members | $11 Non-Members
Phone: 630.534.4528
2024/04/08 - 2024/04/08
Additional time info:
Come early for the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert! The music begins 30 minutes before the film.
Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downtown Downers Grove offers many FREE parking options to accommodate our customers. On-street parking at different hourly increments (15 min - 4 hr). Parking garage has free 4-hour parking on the first floor. All levels of the parking garage are free after 3 p.m. Monday - Friday & all day on weekends and holidays Commuter lots are free after 11 a.m. on weekdays & all day on weekends.