This first comprehensive documentary portrait of JACQUES DEMY explores the life, doubts and creative magic of one of French cinema’s most beloved artists. With exclusive access to family archives, and shaped by those closest to his legacy, the film reveals the personal struggles behind Demy’s ability to enchant - from private uncertainty to the dazzling worlds he created on screen.

Rialto Recommends: JACQUES DEMY is an elegant and affectionate portrait of a filmmaker who made enchantment feel effortless, even when it was born from doubt. Drawing on rare family archives and intimate insight, the documentary looks beyond the colour, music and romance to reveal the artist behind the spell. Essential viewing for lovers of French cinema, cinematic craft and the private lives behind great screen worlds.