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God Chose Paris
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God Chose Paris

1969-09-05 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

An interesting mixture of filmed scenes with Belmondo and archival footage regarding cultural aspects of all kind around Paris, starting at the end of the 19th century and ending in the mid-1960's. Jean-Paul Belmondo leads us through the movie starting as a young photographer around 1900, a reporter in both world-wars and doing fictional interviews with lots of celebrities.

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Directors
Philippe Arthuys, Gilbert Prouteau
Production companies
Tadié Cinéma, Arcole Films, Arcole
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoNarrator / Presenter
Michel BouquetMichel BouquetNarrator
Pierre FresnayPierre FresnayNarrator
Jean NégroniJean NégroniNarrator (voice)
Salvador DalíSalvador DalíSelf (archive footage)
Charles de GaulleCharles de GaulleSelf (archive footage)
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinSelf (archive footage)
Douglas FairbanksDouglas FairbanksSelf (archive footage)
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard ShawSelf (archive footage)

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