Savoy Film Club: Moulin Rouge (OV)

1899. Christian (Ewan McGregor), a writer who has moved from the countryside to Paris, falls in love at first sight with Satine (Nicole Kidman), the star of the Moulin Rouge. The courtesan dreams of a career as an actress and is willing to do anything to achieve it. Now she is supposed to give herself to a wealthy duke to secure funding for a play at the Moulin Rouge. But then she meets Christian and immediately loses her heart to him.
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1899. Christian, a writer who has come to Paris from the countryside, falls in love at first sight with Satine, the star of the Moulin Rouge—a courtesan who dreams of a career as an actress. By giving herself to a wealthy duke, Satine is supposed to secure funding for a play at the Moulin Rouge. But then Christian enters Satine’s life and sweeps her off her feet.
In Paris, the city of love, everything in 1900 revolves around its famous nightclub, the Moulin Rouge. Even the writer Christian cannot resist the sensual atmosphere and charm of the venue. Above all, however, he is fascinated by Satine, the aloof courtesan who dreams of a career as an actress. On the spur of the moment, Satine gives herself to a wealthy English duke to secure funding for a lavish theatrical production at the Moulin Rouge. But then Christian enters Satine’s life and sweeps her off her feet...
Paris, 1899: The writer Christian cannot resist the sensual atmosphere of the “Moulin Rouge” nightclub. Above all, he is fascinated by Satine, the seemingly unapproachable courtesan, whose heart he wins over in a flash. Following his sensational reinterpretation of “Romeo & Juliet,” Australian directorial genius Baz Luhrmann delivers another cinematic sensation, perfectly cast with superstars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.