Children of Paradise (#141) kon ichikawa on the groundbreaking aerial visuals

on the groundbreaking aerial visuals of Hell’s Angels

Cover by Nessim Higson

based on his novel

Dabbling with conspiracies

There’s a mad bomber on board

Children of Paradise (#141) kon ichikawa on the groundbreaking aerial visualsPoetic realism reached sublime heights with Children of Paradise, widely considered one of the greatest French films of all time. This nimble depiction of nineteenth century Pariss theatrical demimonde, filmed during World War II, follows a mysterious woman (Arletty) loved by four different men (all based on historical figures): an actor, a criminal, a count, and, most poignantly, a mime (Jean Louis Barrault, in a longing suffused performance for the