Nicole Kidman broke her ribs during filming but continued shooting, and Moulin Rouge! used over 70 popular songs in mashups something considered impossible to license before its groundbreaking success.
Christian arrives in Paris seeking inspiration and becomes immersed in the city’s bohemian underworld. He meets Satine, the Moulin Rouge’s most celebrated performer, and the two fall deeply in love. However, their romance is threatened by financial pressures, social class, and the demands of a powerful Duke who believes Satine belongs to him. As Christian and Satine secretly pursue their love, jealousy, ambition, and sacrifice collide on stage and off. Told through energetic musical mashups and heightened drama, the story builds toward a heartbreaking conclusion. Moulin Rouge! is both a celebration and a tragedy, emphasizing that the greatest thing one can learn is to love and be loved in return.
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