The Devil's Envoys (1942)
3.8 of 5 from 48 ratings
1h 55min
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- Synopsis:
A work of poetry and dark humor, 'The Devil's Envoys' is a lyrical medieval fantasy from the great French director Marcel Carné (Children of Paradise). Two strangers (Children of Paradise's Arletty and La dolce vita's Alain Cuny), dressed as minstrels, arrive at a castle in advance of court festivities-and it is revealed that they are actually emissaries of the devil himself, dispatched to spread heartbreak and suffering. Their plans, however, are thwarted by an unexpected intrusion: human love. Often interpreted as an allegory for the Nazi occupation of France, during which it was made, Les visiteurs du soir-wittily written by Jacques Prévert (Children of Paradise) and Pierre Laroche (Lumière d'été), and elegantly designed by Alexandre Trauner (Port of Shadows) and shot by Roger Hubert (Children of Paradise)-is a moving and whimsical tale of love conquering all. - Actors:
- Arletty, Marie Déa, Fernand Ledoux, Alain Cuny, Pierre Labry, Jean d'Yd, Roger Blin, Gabriel Gabrio, Marcel Herrand, Jules Berry
- Directors:
- Marcel Carné
- Writers:
- Jacques Prévert, Pierre Laroche
- Aka:
- Les visiteurs du soir
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- A Brief History of French Poetic Realism
- Countries:
- France
