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Mitsou
During the First World War, the Empyrée Montmartre, a Paris music-hall, is dedicated to patriotic revues whose star is the charming Mitsou. The young artist is not without talent but she is mainly well-connected. She is indeed the cherished mistress of Pierre Duroy-Lelong, a rich industrialist. One night, thanks to Petite-Chose, an ebullient singer-dancer and her co-star, she gets to know a handsome army, Lieutenant Bleu. Mitsou falls madly in love with him and Lieutenant Bleu is physically attracted to her. The trouble is that Bleu comes from a distinguished family and cannot put up with her lack of culture and artistic bad taste...
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Plot Summary
In Paris during World War I, a young hatmaker named Mitsou falls for a handsome soldier named Lieutenant Robert. However, her world is turned upside down when she learns that Robert is already married and that his wife is arriving soon. Mitsou must navigate this complicated romantic entanglement while trying to maintain her dignity and find happiness amidst the chaos of war and societal expectations.
Critical Reception
Mitsou was generally well-received for its lighthearted charm and performances, particularly from its lead actress. It offered a pleasant diversion with its romantic comedy elements, though some found it a bit predictable. The film captured a certain nostalgic appeal of the era it depicted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming lead performance and lighthearted romantic plot.
Appreciated for its gentle humor and depiction of wartime romance.
Considered a pleasant, if somewhat conventional, romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this film on Google platforms.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the comic strip "Mitsou ou Comment l'esprit vient aux filles" by Colette, adapted into a screenplay by Audry and Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Gredy.
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