I first saw this movie 20 years ago, and it has stuck in my mind ever since. I have stumbled upon it several times since, and once even had a very poor copy video of it.
It traces the history of Europe/France/Paris through a dancehall and its patrons in the last century. There is no dialogue- only dancing and music and the personal interactions of the patrons. If it sounds strange and different, that may be because it is. A small group of actors and actresses play different roles in each era, and it is amazing how your feelings about them change with each era.
Trying to describe this movie after so many years only reminds me of how special it was.
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