Directed by M. Carné and written by the incredible French poet J. Prévert – the same duo who made the legendary film Les Enfants du Paradis. Written during the war, they chose to set the film in the 15th century so that they are not affected by censorship. 2 envoys of the devil are sent to earth.

ABOUT/PLOT

The film is predicated on the 15th century French legend, wherein the Devil, disturbed by the encroaching forces of Good, sends his envoys to Earth to drive the citizens to despair. The Devil, is thwarted when his agents are unable to overcome the power of  love.

REVIEWS

"Wonderful performances and graced with an undeniable visual splendour." - TIME OUT

DIRECTOR: MARCEL CARNE (1906 - 1996)

Marcel Carne is one of the most amazing and poetic French directors of the 20th century.

His work is very much linked to the incredible (incredible!) poet Jacques Prevert: they wrote many films together.

Here are some of the incredible films they made together:

- Le Quai des Brumes (1938)

- Hotel du Nord (1938)

- Le Jour se Leve (1939)

- Les Enfants du Paradis (1945)