New Book Charts Paris's Century-Long Love Affair With Cinema
Author Ruby Boukabou's 'The Movie Lovers' Guide to Paris' maps the French capital's most cinematic neighbourhoods, inspiring themed walking tours through the city's film history.
Paris has served as inspiration for filmmakers for more than a hundred years, according to France 24, which reports that a new book brings together many of the scenes shot across the French capital.
The book, titled "The Movie Lovers' Guide to Paris," was written by Ruby Boukabou, who appeared on France 24's program "Entre Nous" to discuss the project, according to the broadcaster.
Boukabou told the program that she also leads movie-themed walking tours through some of the city's most cinematic neighbourhoods, allowing visitors to retrace locations that have appeared on the big screen, France 24 reported.
According to the report, the book compiles decades of film history tied to specific Paris locations, reflecting the city's long-standing role as a backdrop for countless productions.
France 24 did not provide further details on the book's publication date or specific films and locations featured, based on the available excerpt.
Sources
- Paris, the ultimate film set — France 24 — English
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