6th OSR Festival at Genève-Plage : An American in Paris

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande will be performing a musical journey at Genève-Plage, on the edge of the stunning Lake Léman, as the last rays of the warm sunshine known to summer come before giving out to the cooler fall weather.
Vincente Minneli's An American in Paris projected on a big screen with Gershwin's music played live by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande directed by Ernst van Tiel.
In post-World War II Paris, Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly), a broke but talented American painter, tries to make a name for himself in the artistic capital. He spends his days painting and sharing moments with his friends, including Adam (Oscar Levant), a sarcastic pianist, and Henri (Georges Guétary), a successful cabaret singer.
One day, a wealthy patron, Milo Roberts (Nina Foch), notices his talent and decides to support him, hoping to win his affection in return. But Jerry falls madly in love with Lise (Leslie Caron), a mysterious young woman. What he doesn’t know is that Lise is already engaged to Henri, who protected her during the war.
As Jerry and Lise secretly fall for each other, their fates intertwine in a vibrant Paris, filled with elegant balls, lively cafés, and mesmerizing performances. Caught between dreams and reality, the trio must choose between reason and passion.
Approximatively 1h55 without intermission
Music by Georges Gershwin
Adaptation for orchestra by Patrick Russ
© Film Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.