This film was proposed by our member Sebastian Loew, who writes: '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 it would 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 21 May is our free members' screening, while the one on Wednesday 28 May is a regular screening, which is open to the general public.