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2011 · 94 min · PG-13

Midnight in Paris

Directed by Woody Allen · Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Midnight in Paris (2011) is a Fantasy film, directed by Woody Allen set in Paris during the 1920s–2010s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A time travel, with a whimsical and nostalgic tone. Themes of memory & nostalgia and love & longing play out through frame narrative.

Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Cast
Owen WilsonRachel McAdamsKathy BatesKurt FullerAdrien BrodyCarla BruniMarion CotillardMichael Sheen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
2010s1920s

Premise & themes

Premise
Time Travel
Themes
Memory & NostalgiaLove & Longing
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
WhimsicalNostalgicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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