Narration by Simone Signoret (English version) and Yves Montand (French version). Originally issued as a motion picture in France in 1963. Includes versions with and without an interlude sung by Yves Montand. Restored with the support of CNC; 20 minutes from the original have been cut with the permission of Chris Marker. Original mono soundtrack remastered in Dolby digital 2.0.
"Filmed just after the March ceasefire between France and Algeria, Le Joli Mai documents Paris during a turning point in French history: the first time since 1939 that France was not involved in any war."--www.icarusfilms.com
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