As Downton Abbey takes a trip to the French Riviera, we explore some of the regions chicest cinema...
To Catch A Thief (1955)
Grace Kelly could not have known that a year after starring in Alfred Hitchock’s French-Riviera thriller To Catch a Thief, she would be taking on a new starring role in the neighbouring principality of Monaco - as their princess. The film is archetypal golden-age Hollywood with its chic vintage cars, evening dresses and achingly beautiful heroine. The film stars Cary Grant as The Cat, a notorious but retired jewel thief, and Grace Kelly as the wealthy and beautiful Frances Stevens. Charming, flirty, and charismatic, Kelly and Grant’s on-screen relationship takes a romantic turn as their paths become inextricably linked. Look out for multiple scenes shot in Vieux Nice, Cannes and Monaco.
Priceless (2006)
This glamorous snapshot into Southern France’s rich and fabulous was based on the 1961 chic classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh star alongside one another in this light and lavish French comedy, which follows the story of Jean (Elmaleh), a waiter at a luxury hotel and Irène (Tautou), the beautiful and ambitious escort. The film takes its characters, into some of the best hotels and most exclusive restaurants in southern France.
Magic in the moonlight (2014)
A Woody Allen film centred around examples of illusionism and performance art. Set in the French Riviera in 1928, the fusion of Gatsby-esque glamour and French romance creates a cinematic feast of escapism. Starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone, the plot follows the story of Stanley (Firth) as he attempts to unveil the masterful deception of so-called magician Sophie (Emma Stone). It takes a glamorous party at a neighbouring villa to turn the pair’s initially tense relationship into a budding romance.
Grace Of Monaco (2014)
Grace of Monaco follows the story of Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman), the Hollywood star who married Prince Rainier III (Tim Roth) to become the Princess of Monaco. It takes place over two years in the early 1960s during which French President De Gaulle battles Prince Rainier over tax laws. The situation between France and Monaco is tense with the threat of invasion.Monaco is thrown into further turmoil when Grace is offered a role in Alfred Hitchcock’s new movie. Six years into her marriage, Grace is forced to decide between following her career and doing what her husband wants her to do for the sake of Monaco and its people. French regal glamour with a Hollywood twist.
Chéri (2009)
A romantic comedy based on the 1920 novel of the same name by French author Colette. Set between Paris and Southern France, Chéri tells the story of an affair between a wealthy, middle-aged retired courtesan, Léa, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, and Fred, a young and dashing Parisian played by Rupert Friend, who she nicknames Cheri. Set during the time of the Belle Époque, the period-drama costumes of the characters, combined with the decadent backgrounds of their lavish townhouses and villas, make for an explosion of 20th-century glamour.
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