Movie Description:
1936. France is in political turmoil-- and so is the life of atheater stage manager named Pigoil. His unfaithful wife has taken his much-loved son--andhis theater, the Chansonia, hasjust been bought and shut down by its new owner, a fascist and ruthless businessman. With nothing left to lose,Pigoil leads the theater company to occupy and re-open the theater, along the way discovering a beautiful young singer who for one brief, shining momentrestores the magic and spectacle of daysgone by. This heartwarming tale is a gem of a movie and the perfect film for these times.