The Young Girls of Rochefort

The Young Girls of Rochefort (Les Demoiselles de Rochefort)
Directed by Jacques Demy 
With Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac, Michel Piccoli, Grover Dale, Gene Kelly, Georges Chakiris, and Danielle Darrieux
1967, Romance-Comedy, 2h06, France

Jacques Demy followed up The Umbrellas of Cherbourg with another musical about missed connections and second chances, this one a more effervescent confection. Twins Delphine and Solange, a dance instructor and a music teacher (played by real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac), long for big-city life; when a fair comes through their quiet port town, so does the possibility of escape. With its jazzy Michel Legrand score, pastel paradise of costumes, and divine supporting cast (George Chakiris, Grover Dale, Danielle Darrieux, Michel Piccoli, and Gene Kelly), The Young Girls of Rochefort is a tribute to Hollywood optimism from sixties French cinema’s preeminent dreamer. 

Film in French with English subtitles. 

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On June 13 at Washington Square Park on Garibaldi Plaza at sunset, Films on the Green invites you to a dazzling evening where cinema meets style. As part of this year’s Fashion in Films theme, we’re screening The Young Girls of Rochefort—a vibrant celebration of music, movement, and unforgettable fashion. With its pastel palette, chic ’60s costumes, and effortlessly cool performances by Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac, this French musical is a style icon in its own right.

Films on the Green is back for its 17th edition, presenting a lineup of free screenings across New York City parks from May 30 to June 27, 2025. This year, we’re exploring the thrilling intersection of fashion and cinema. Join us for an unforgettable summer of cinematic excitement under the stars!

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