Elena and Her Men

Elena and Her Men is a 1956 film directed by Jean Renoir and starring Ingrid Bergman and Jean Marais. The films original French title was Elena et les Hommes and in Englishspeaking countries, the title was Paris Does Strange Things. It is the third addition to the trilogy, preceded by The Golden Coach 1953 and French Cancan 1955. A restored copy has been released in the 21st century.

As the movie progresses, a comical battle of juggling responsibilities develops in each character. Elena feels it is her moral duty to honor her engagement, and to help the General save France, but in her heart she loves the Count. The Count is loyal to his general and country, but is unwilling to concede Elena to the General. The General is in love with Elena but already has a mistress and is preoccupied with his growing political role in France.When the General is deliberately posted to a remote town by the French government to prevent a coup dtat, Elena follows, trying to help save France. The Count pursues her, trying to win Elenas heart. The film concludes with Elena and the Count kissing in a brothel window, impersonating Elena and the General, providing a decoy so that the General and his mistress are able to escape France disguised as gypsies. The General abandons his political obligations and Elena, and the show of affection between Elena and the fake General sparks their love for each other touching the hearts of the people watching, and causing a wave of true love to pass over Paris and mend political tension. ........

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