Mistigri (film)

Mistigri is a 1931 French drama film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. It stars Madeleine Renaud, Jean Debucourt, and Léonce Perret. The film revolves around the life of a young woman, Mistigri, working as a performer in a Parisian music hall. She dreams of a better life and finds herself entangled in complex relationships with the people around her, particularly a composer and a wealthy patron. The film explores themes of ambition, love, and the challenges faced by those working in the entertainment industry during that era. The screenplay was written by Léopold Marchand and Georges Neveux. It's considered a notable early sound film in French cinema.