Quite simply a sublime, perfect film. From the opening shot passing under the bridge (recreated in reverse for the final shot), you are brought into a world of Parisian intrigue courtesy of the inhabitants of the Hotel du Nord. Tour de Force performances from Arletty and Annabella, along with smouldering Bogart-esque machismo from Louis Jouvet. Finally available to stream in the UK from Apple, this was a very welcome reunion with Marcel Carné's treasure.
Review of Hotel du Nord
