Mystery at the Moulin Rouge (2011)

Paris, 1892. Diane comes to Paris in search of her missing sister, determined to become a quadrille dancer at the Moulin Rouge. Entering the world of the upper class, she uncovers a series of murders in which she might be the next victim.

Director:

Stéphane Kappes

Writers:

Elsa Marpeau, Mathieu Missoffe

Stars:

Émilie Dequenne, Grégory Fitoussi, Dominique Besnehard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Émilie Dequenne	...	Diane Barraud
Grégory Fitoussi	...	Julien Anselme
Dominique Besnehard	...	Charles Zidler
Adrienne Pauly	...	Lila
Marius Colucci	...	Armand Meyer
Guy Lecluyse	...	Victor Lebreton
Iván González	...	Maxime Galoisy
Jacques Weber	...	Harold Meyer
Céline Vitcoq	...	Violette
Angèle Humeau	...	Danseuse 1
Sandy Lobry	...	Danseuse 2
Stéphane Caillard	...	Marie Barraud
Fabio Zenoni	...	Alexandre Chazel
Maud Le Guenedal	...	La Goulue
Marie-France Santon	...	La logeuse

Storyline

Paris, 1892. A young provincial girl, Diane, comes to Paris in search of her missing sister. While the Parisian smart set indulges in debauchery at the Moulin Rouge cabaret, the prudish Diane demonstrates a fierce determination to become a quadrille dancer. Entering the hitherto unimagined world of the upper class, Diane uncovers a series of murders in which she might be the next victim.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian kiss | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Soundtracks

On va courir, on va sortir
Performed by Adrienne Pauly
From "La Vie Parisenne", written by Jacques Offenbach
(P) 2011 Warner Music France

User Reviews

Again IMDb doesn't post- trying to tell you without spoilers-

After I take the time- really annoying- again. On PBS masterpiece digital. I liked the art direction, scenes of Paris- general atmosphere. The dancers are fun tho not authentic because the CanCan was really "naughty", not loads of underwear- Experienced dancers, could handle their skirts so you would only get glimpses. Founded Oct 1889, the MR (1915 big fire) that said, the poor story line & plot points means this can't be saved. 1- glad it was told in 1 episode 1-1/2 hr, instead of dragging it out to 3-4 hrs. 2- Toulouse-Lautrec is mentioned but never shown, he is an Icon; even if not in the plot has to be at the MR. 3- La Goulue is shown for a few minutes 1x, Jane Avril, Valentin le desousse (no bones) and Chocolate the famous lanky black man dancer is no where to be seen. Cha-U-Kao was sort of portrayed ("Clownesse" not shown; famous dancer and admitted Lesbian). Famous, key performers at the MR- especially known for the T-L posters. 4- A serial killer, killing MR dancers. Nothing, and I mean nothing in history. So it's a stretch. 5- The plot and story lines are ridiculous. One scene is an "Eyes Wide Shut" party at a mansion. Debauched upper class or not- does everyone want sex in public. Ok. Paris in the 1890s, wild, forbidden, elicit sex. No private rooms? 6- Naïve country girl, virgin, goes to a mansion party, On seeing the lively public sex, doesn't turn and run. And is surprised by her host trying to force himself on her (in a private room). This is de rigueur (required etiquette) for the host and for the tired plot. 7- Choreographer, runs MR Dancers (who runs the MR operations itself? nowhere in sight). Played by handsome French (good) Actor- had a tumble according to the explanation, broke his knee and now hobbles with a cane. How does a healthy young man have a small fall, and wind up with a shattered knee. I guess he's so bitter, in his late 30s, he couldn't get married, have sex, and a family. 8- Our lead girl, comes to Paris- to find her sister- goes to the MR - to dance. Is refused. She studied somewhere in the country with a local teacher when younger; for a week a MR dancer shows her the ropes. She wanders into the middle of a show, literally in the middle of the floor; is at 1st too timid to move- and than takes over. Now at once, becomes the lead dancer. No, not even in a fiction in 1890s Paris. 9-Now the whole thing about the serial murders of MR dancers- has the silliest story line. The above should tell you, there was no saving this. I doubt I will watch the others-

Details

Official Sites:

Banijay Rights [UK]

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

10 June 2011 (France)

Also Known As:

A Moulin Rouge táncosnöi

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thalie Images, France Télévisions, La Région Île-de-France

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1