A wonderful French film to come late into my life brimming with all things considered classic. Three years and three months in the making all under the watchful eye of Nazi occupation. The script was mostly mimed then split into two parts skirting the watchful eye of censors. Set in 1820’s Paris, a film about competing theaters, performances, the skilled execution thereof, and hearts committed to a love so strong one could believe in forever. Years ago this type of film would not have gotten my attention now has my allegiance and praise. Top notch acting, depth of character study, creative costuming, and set designs make this a movie to enjoy time and again. List after list all concur.