A home, a motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: the most eligible and most finicky bachelor in Paris offers them all to Gigi. But she, who's gone from girlish gawkishness to cultured glamour before our eyes, yearns for that wonderful something money can't buy.
Set in the Belle Époque era of Paris, Gigi is a charming and spirited young woman being educated by her aunts and aunt Honore to be a courtesan, a mistress to a wealthy man. However, Gigi falls in love with the sophisticated Gaston Lachaille, a wealthy acquaintance of her aunt Honore and a former suitor of her mother. Gaston, initially indifferent, becomes captivated by Gigi's blossoming beauty and individuality.
Gigi was a monumental critical and commercial success, widely hailed as a cinematic masterpiece. It received universal praise for its lavish production, witty screenplay, delightful songs, and superb performances, particularly from Leslie Caron. The film dominated the Academy Awards and remains a beloved classic of the musical genre.
Google audience: Audiences consistently praise Gigi for its enchanting story, beautiful music, and timeless Parisian charm. Many highlight Leslie Caron's delightful performance and the film's overall elegance and sophistication as key reasons for its enduring appeal.
Won 9 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Score. It was the first film to win this many Oscars without receiving a single nomination in any acting category.
The iconic song 'Thank Heaven for Little Girls' was originally written for the 1944 film 'The Gay Divorcee' but was rejected. It was later re-purposed for 'Gigi' and became Maurice Chevalier's signature song.
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