Air of Paris (L’Air de Paris)

Air of Paris (L’Air de Paris)
Directed by Marcel Carné 
With Jean Gabin, Arletty, and Roland Lesaffre 
1954, Drama, 1h50, France-Italy, courtesy of Rialto Pictures

In 1954 Paris, Victor Le Garrec, a retired boxer, pours his unfulfilled dreams into training young talents at his gym. His hopes soar when he spots potential in André Ménard, a railway worker. Offering to mentor him, Victor faces resistance from his wife, Blanche. Meanwhile, André becomes entangled in a passionate affair with Corinne, a wealthy woman, diverting his focus from training. As his heart and ambitions clash, André must weigh his love against his boxing aspirations. 

Film in French with English subtitles. 
Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.

Presented in partnership with Nine Orchard and the Seward Park Conservancy. 

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