And although the film tries to go for the artsy ending, it fails to leave a good impression. Who Cried , the story of Suzie, a Jewish Russian girl separated from her father in the 1920's. Then, war intrudes and Paris falls prey to the Nazis. Overall, The Man Who Cried is an interesting failure. Beautiful cinematography abounds, often in desaturated colors, emphasizing the yellow light.
Performers are often rather stagey though.
Far too many of the scenes are too truncated, stilted or melodramatic. Some are vibrantly depicted though, like one where Suzie visits the Gypsies, each of them taking turns singing over dinner. Who Cried laughs. J.V. McAuley Read about the making of the musical 'Moulin Rouge,' with quotes from Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Ewan McGregor and more. We compare Nicole Kidman's real life with her 'Moulin Rouge' character - the funny, the naughty, the uncanny.