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Paris

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Pierre (Romain Duris), a dancer in Paris, is forced to stop performing after he is diagnosed with a severe heart condition. His sister, Élise (Juliette Binoche), despite conflicts at work, moves in with Pierre to take care of him. Together they reflect on their pasts and on the nature of love, but it's the diverse cast of Parisian characters they interact with, people with complicated stories of their own, who end up providing the most insight into the siblings' lives.
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Critics Consensus

Alternately a sharp ensemble dramedy and a love letter to the titular city, Paris is uneven but often striking.

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Ed Koch The Atlantic Jan 17, 2018
My expectation was that the City of Lights would be displayed in an exceptional manner. Take it from me, it is not. Go to Full Review Nicolas Rapold Film Comment Magazine Oct 20, 2014
It's amusing enough, until boredom, then dread, then incredulity set in as we realize we must now spend two poorly written, pasted-together hours in [the characters'] company. Go to Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Oct 9, 2009
3/5
In this overpacked ensemble cast, it's Binoche you want to see more of. Go to Full Review PJ Nabarro Patrick Nabarro Dec 9, 2018
2/5
Most of the time, Klapisch's dramaturgy cannot match the ambition of his premise, and he particularly fails in trying to push the cutesy, rom-com leanings of the scenario. Go to Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Times Dec 5, 2018
3.5/4
Paris is a fitting tribute to the dynamic people who populate one of the greatest cities on earth. Go to Full Review Martin Tsai Critic's Notebook Oct 7, 2015
Even when Mr. Klapisch is pulling off the feat quite competently, one can't help but think that he's capable of so much more than this. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudio C @Claudio666 Mar 3, 2026 Dream French Cast in Entwined Lives (12,309 - 03 Mar 2026 – Claudio Carvalho) In Paris, the dancer Pierre (Romain Duris) learns that he has a serious heart problem and his sister Élise (Juliette Binoche), who rais three children, stays with him waiting for a transplant. The middle-aged historian and professor Roland Verneuil (Fabrice Luchini) has a crush on his student Laetitia (Mélanie Laurent) while his brother Philippe (François Cluzet) plans to have a baby with his wife Mélanie (Judith El Zein). The owner of a bakery (Karin Viard) hires a young girl but gives bad treatment to her. A group of stallholders live a tragedy when the ex-wife of one of them dies in a motorcycle accident. A man from Cameroon intends to immigrate to Paris. "Paris" (2008) is a nice film with a dream French cast showing entwined lives in the daily life of the City of Light> The lead drama is the situation of Pierre, but the other short story entwins somehow with him. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): "Paris" See more Andreas F @RT62802153 Jul 8, 2025 Liked it a lot. Toned down stories. Clear to follow. A few nice scenes. See more Feb 19, 2022 Just the message about appreciating what we have, is important. See more Jan 7, 2021 Touch set of vaguely interconnected stories emphasizing randomness of life on top of difficult decisions; some stories are given more development while some seem to fully disappear See more Aug 20, 2015 A great assembly of great French actors. Some amusing moments & even greater performances (Fabrice Luchini dance to punk!), but altogether seems kind of haphazard, like a confusing montage. And the point of the movie? Seize the Day...because tomorrow there may not be another. And we will show you a Paris that's not at all glamour, but full of disappointments & jilted lovers..... well... See more Jul 26, 2014 A French version on Love Actually that is shot much better but doesn't tie the characters together as well. But there's a lot of themes done right here, good acting and a few very entertaining scenes along with a very fast emotional connection to the lead. But also a few useless characters and almost a completely useless storyline (thankfully it has a lot if interest and charm) make this French "love connection" movie just shy of greatness. See more Read all reviews
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Cédric Klapisch

Director

Juliette Binoche

Élise

Romain Duris

Pierre

Fabrice Luchini

Roland Verneuil

Albert Dupontel

Jean

François Cluzet

Philippe Verneuil

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Synopsis Pierre (Romain Duris), a dancer in Paris, is forced to stop performing after he is diagnosed with a severe heart condition. His sister, Élise (Juliette Binoche), despite conflicts at work, moves in with Pierre to take care of him. Together they reflect on their pasts and on the nature of love, but it's the diverse cast of Parisian characters they interact with, people with complicated stories of their own, who end up providing the most insight into the siblings' lives.
Director
Cédric Klapisch
Producer
Bruno Lévy
Screenwriter
Cédric Klapisch
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
StudioCanal, Ce Qui Me Meut Motion Pictures
Rating
R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0M
Runtime
2h 8m
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