Paris (France

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Paris, France
Moulin Rouge is filmed in Paris. The background of the film captures the splendor of architectural masterpieces of the French civilization and brings with it antique memories of the great love stories that have unfolded in Paris. Thus, the legendary myths of Medieval Europe are given meaning as the songs and the cast feature the patterns and life in Paris. In addition, the cinematography marches well with the architecture as the sophistication features the mannerisms of classical Europe. The city has many Chahuteuses, and dance places which have over the years been used to show the vibrancy and vigor of the city (Bradshaw). The architectural masterpieces such as the monument of an elephant, and a garden in the backyard show the different moods. The modern-day Paris is lit with electric and nightclub lights which capture the romantic feelings of the past and the present. Consequently, it becomes the right stage for the Moulin Rouge Satin love adventures, which upset the rather conservative Christian.
The choice of Paris is also to invoke the romantic feelings that have been associated with the city. Conventionally, many lovers from across the globe make trips to Paris to have the experience of love and the fantasy of romance. The movie, therefore, has the right setting as it invokes these feelings from the beginning, making the viewer feel that they are part of a great experience (Bradshaw). The setting, therefore, embellished that of the lead character Toulouse-Lautrec who flourishes in the spirit of the city and feeds off it by being romantic and happy.

Conversely, Christian is seen to suffer the loneliness of being in a city of love and not being in love, or rather being forlorn. Hence, Paris becomes the perfect city to capture the gothic romanticism that is similar to Shakespearean love stories.
The director does not give the audience enough view of the background, which makes one want to know what lays in the hindsight. By revealing less, the director is able to capture the dilemma of the unfolding romance.
Work Cited
Bradshaw, Peter. “Moulin Rouge.” The Guardian, 23 Apr. 2018, www.theguardian.com/film/2001/sep/07/nicolekidman.