Description
Christian (Ewan McGregor) is an aspiring bohemian writer, eking out a living in late 19th century Paris. An unlikely series of events result in him impersonating a Duke at the Moulin Rouge, Paris' most decadent club, and he falls tragically in love with its biggest star, Satine (Nicole Kidman). Events conspire against young love as the film speeds energetically towards its fateful conclusion.
Plot Synopsis
Cross LA BOHEME with CABARET, throw in a little bit of RENT, and you might almost begin to describe Baz Luhrmann's visually opulent, fast-paced, funny, heartrending MOULIN ROUGE. The film, which premiered as the opener to the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, is a musical set in 1899 Paris at the notorious Montmartre cabaret club, the Moulin Rouge. Directed by Baz Luhrmann (WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET, STRICTLY BALLROOM), the movie stars Nicole Kidman as the high-kicking courtesan, Satine; Ewan McGregor as the sensitive poet, Christian; and John Leguizamo as the flamboyant artist and matchmaker, Toulouse-Lautrec. Luhrmann's use of eclectic lighting and saturated colour, the fast zooms and quick cuts of his camera, and his magnificent costumes and sets perfectly capture the excess and freneticism for which the Moulin Rouge was famous. Beautifully led by McGregor and Kidman, the flawless supporting cast brings to life the culture of belle epoque Paris with magical realism. Above all, the anachronistic, energetic contemporary soundtrack is what drives MOULIN ROUGE, with popular songs by L'il Kim, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, and Beck as well as Kidman and McGregor adding their own superb vocals.
Product Details
- Actors
- Ewan McGregor
- Nicole Kidman
- Jim Broadbent
- John Leguizamo
- Richard Roxburgh
- Garry McDonald
- Kerry Walker
- Kylie Minogue
- David Wenham
- Director
- Baz Luhrmann
- Artist
- MOULIN ROUGE
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.85:1
- 2.35:1
- 2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
- Audio Format
- DTS Digital Surround - English
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
- Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - English
- Mono Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
- Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- DTS Digital Surround English
- Dolby Digital 2.0 English
- Dolby Digital 5.1 English
- Film Rating (UK)
- 12
- Award
- BAFTA - Best Original Film Music 2001
- BAFTA - Best Original Film Music 2001;Craig Armstrong
- BAFTA - Best Supporting Actor 2001
- BAFTA - Best Supporting Actor 2001;Jim Broadbent
- Run Time (minutes)
- 122
- Media Format
- DVD-Video
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Language
- English
- DVD Region
- 2
- Disc Features
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Selection
- Film and TV Genre
- Musical
- Music
- Musicals & Music Films
- Performing Arts
- Year of release
- 2001
- Film Rating (Australia)
- M
- Colour System
- PAL
- Cast & Crew
- John O'Connell (Choreographer)
- Craig Armstrong (Composer)
- Donald McAlpine (Director of Photography)
- Baz Luhrmann (Producer)
- Catherine Knapman (Producer)
- Fred Baron (Producer)
- Martin Brown (Producer)
- Baz Luhrmann (Screenwriter)
- Craig Pearce (Screenwriter)
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