Call it the City of Lights or the City of Love, nobody can say no to Paris –not even filmmakers!
Be it the old world charm, the quaint cafes, the glamour or the beautiful art, Paris never fails us. Perhaps, this is also why filmmakers never seem to get enough of this beautiful city. Here are some of the films set in Paris that does more than justice to the magic of the City of Lights.
Le Ballon Rouge or The Red Balloon is a classic feel good film set in Paris that brings out the innocence of the city in the starkest manner. The charming film follows around a little boy who roams about the streets of Paris causing mischief throughout his fantastic adventure. Through the short length of 35 minutes of the film, the audience are swept off their feet as they follow around the little boy through the lovely streets of Paris capturing its beauty, especially of the Monmartre locality.
You cannot talk about films set in Paris and not include this masterpiece. Apart from the fact that the film is one of the most celebrated pieces from Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris shows exactly why everyone falls in love with Paris. The fantasy comedy film was shot through various location in Paris and transport you to the Paris of today as well as of the 1920 when Hemingway and Fitzegerald shined around on its streets and pubs making literature and art. This film is a must watch if you want to take in the magical old charm of the beautiful city.
Talking about Paris, Amelie is the one film that is most associated with the city of love. The film is quirky and follows around the lonely titular character who attempts at bringing about joy in the lives of others. In fact, Amelie is one of the highest grossing French movies to have made it big in the American cinematic scene. If you would like to experience a virtual tour of the city, this is the one to go for.
The sequel to Before Sunrise in the Before trilogy, two star crossed lovers are reunited again in the City of Love. You will fall in love with the city as you see the two characters falling in love with each other while exploring the streets of Paris.
