This film was proposed by our members Caroline Stedman and Holly Knox, who writes: 'This is one of my partner’s favourite films and I have yet to see it. They would love to see it on the big screen, and I can’t think of a better place to see it for the first time than The Garden Cinema! // It used to be screened every year at Christmas at the Academy cinema on Oxford St. (now M&S) and I know people who went to see it every year. But it has more or less disappeared and iot wold be great to see it again.'

In this expansive drama, the lovely and enigmatic Parisian actress Garance (Arletty) draws the attention of various men in her orbit, including the thoughtful mime Baptiste (Jean-Louis Barrault) and the ambitious actor Frédérick (Pierre Brasseur). Though Garance and Baptiste have an undeniable connection, their fortunes shift considerably, pushing them apart as well as bringing them back together, even as they pursue other relationships and lead separate lives.

Please note, the screening on Wednesday May 21 is our free members' screening, while the one on Wednesday May 28 is a regular screening, which is open to the general public.

Cast:
Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Herrand