| Paris 36 | |
| Director: | Christophe Barratier |
| Producer: | Jacques Perrin Nicolas Mauvernay |
| Starring: | Gérard Jugnot Clovis Cornillac Kad Merad Nora Arnezeder |
| Music: | Reinhardt Wagner |
| Cinematography: | Tom Stern |
| Editing: | Yves Deschamps |
| Studio: | France 3 Cinéma Constantin Film Canal+ TPS Star |
| Runtime: | 120 minutes |
| Country: | France Germany Czech Republic |
| Language: | French |
| Budget: | $31 million[1] |
| Gross: | $12.9 million[2] |
Paris 36 (French: '''Faubourg 36''') is a 2008 French romantic drama film directed by Christophe Barratier. This film is set in 1930s Paris.
The song "Loin de Paname" (lyrics by Frank Thomas, music by Reinhardt Wagner), sung by Nora Arnezeder, was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. The film is a co-production of France, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
The stage manager of a popular music hall is charged with murder. During his confession, we see the story of the music hall and its entertainers in flashback. When the music hall closes down, a trio of unemployed friends vow to bring the business back from the dead by staging a musical they hope will be a hit. If their gamble pays off, they'll have the money to buy the theater for themselves and the power to control their own destinies.
Paris 36 received mixed to positive reviews. It holds a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 83 reviews, with an average score of 5.93/10. The site's consensus states: "Sweet and light, this homage to French vaudeville – and Francophilia in general – is pretty, but its air of nostalgia occasionally borders on the saccharine." On Metacritic, based on 19 critics, the film has a 40/100 rating, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Original Song | "Loin de Paname" – Reinhardt Wagner and Frank Thomas | ||
| César Awards | Best Cinematography | Tom Stern | ||
| Best Original Music | Reinhardt Wagner | |||
| Best Production Design | Jean Rabasse | |||
| Best Costume Design | Carine Sarfati | |||
| Best Sound | Daniel Sobrino, Roman Dymny and Vincent Goujon | |||
| Lumières Awards | Most Promising Actress | Nora Arnezeder |