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January 11, 2008

paris, je t'aime

I watched Paris, Je T'aime a few weeks back and absolutely adored it. It's a compilation of 20 5-minute films set in each of the 20 neighborhoods (arrondissements) of Paris. Each film is directed by a different filmmaker and tells a tale of love and life in the city of lights. My personal favorite is Quais de Seine, which is directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham). It's about a young man hanging out with his 2 friends who try to (unsuccessfully) pick up on women as they walk by. When a Muslim girl trips and others laugh at her expense, he goes to help her and they strike up a conversation. I love it because their connection is so organic and natural.

I also love the mini-films Le Marais, Bastille, Parc Monceau, Père-Lachaise, Faubourg Saint-Denis... a good summary article about the project can be found here on Wikipedia. Highly recommended. :)

Mmmm. I adore Paris. I think my trip with Rob last year kick-started the obsession. I jokingly (or maybe not so) told him that I would LOVE to celebrate my 30th birthday there. That would be awesome.

Hey, a girl can dream.

Posted by Kel at 10:12 PM

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Oh, sounds like a great one I'm going to have to rent! I love French movies and movies set in Paris. Thanks for the recommendation.

Posted by: Sarah at January 12, 2008 04:12 PM

Hmm I do love me some Gaspard Ulliel in this movie lol. Only reason I watched it *blush*.

Posted by: Alie at January 12, 2008 10:21 PM

I'm gonna have to check that one out!

Posted by: Reen at January 13, 2008 01:35 AM

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