Le ciel est à vous
France • 1944
Director
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, this uplifting romantic drama stars Madeleine Renaud as the wife of a mechanic and former fighter pilot (Charles Vanel) who falls in love with the idea of flying herself. This soon becomes an obsession, and she undertakes a lofty feat: the longest solo flight ever made by a woman. A warm, vivid look at a working-class family and marriage as well as a triumphant tale of determination, LE CIEL EST À VOUS (a.k.a. THE WOMAN WHO DARED) proved to be an enormous popular success thanks to its rousing celebration of the human spirit.
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, this uplifting romantic drama stars Madeleine Renaud as the wife of a mechanic and former fighter pilot (Charles Vanel) who falls in love with the idea of flying herself. This soon becomes an obsession, and she undertakes a lofty feat: the longest solo flight ever made by a woman. A warm, vivid look at a working-class family and marriage as well as a triumphant tale of determination, LE CIEL EST À VOUS (a.k.a. THE WOMAN WHO DARED) proved to be an enormous popular success thanks to its rousing celebration of the human spirit.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJean Grémillon
WriterAlbert Valentin
CinematographerRoger Arrignon, Louis Page
ComposerRoland Manuel
EditorLouisette Hautecœur
ProducerRaoul Ploquin