Under the Roofs of Paris (Criterion Collection)

In Rene Clair's irrepressibly romantic portrait of the crowded tenements of Paris, a street singer and a gangster vie for the love of a beautiful young woman. This witty exploration of love and human foibles, told primarily through song, captures the flamboyant atmosphere of the city with sophisticated visuals and groundbreaking use of the new technology of movie sound. Includes: Trailer; Features Clair's silent film "Paris Qui Dort" (1925); BBC Interview with Rene Clair (1930) Running time: 92 minutes.