Le Bal
1983
In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian culture and politics from the 1920s—1980s. A disparate, anachronistic series of characters, including an ordinary waiter, a Nazi collaborator, resistance fighters, and 1960s student protestors gather to celebrate and satirize 20th century France's icons, demons, and social changes.
Director:
Ettore Scola
Writers:
Jean-Claude Penchenat, Ruggero Maccari, Furio Scarpelli
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 9 nominations total
Production:
Ettore Scola
Country:
France, Italy, Algeria
