Les Demoiselles de Rochefort
"…They're singing and dancing in the streets."
The Young Girls of Rochefort - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Nous sommes deux sœurs jumelles / Nées sous le signe des gémeaux
— Delphine & Solange
Context:
Sung by the sisters in their dance studio as they introduce themselves and their aspirations.
Meaning:
The opening lines of their iconic song establish their unity, their astrological destiny (Gemini), and the film's playful, doubled nature.
Monsieur Dame, c'est un nom de dame... Je ne voulais pas m'appeler Madame Dame.
— Yvonne Garnier
Context:
Yvonne explaining to a customer (and the audience) why she left the love of her life, Simon Dame.
Meaning:
Explains the absurd yet tragic reason Yvonne left Simon years ago: she didn't want to be 'Mrs. Lady' (Madame Dame). It highlights the film's mix of whimsy and regret.
En amour, on ne pardonne pas les crimes.
— Yvonne Garnier
Context:
Discussing the news of the local murders, contrasting the horror of the crime with the lightness of the setting.
Meaning:
A double entendre referencing both the axe murders and the 'crimes' of the heart, suggesting that while violence is unforgivable, romantic mistakes are also heavily weighed.