The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) with Radha Sachdev

The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) was written and directed by Jacques Demy, starring Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac, and George Chakiris, with Gene Kelly making an appearance too. Whether you call it off-beat, dreamy, or off-beat and dreamy, this whimsical musical is just the right movie to kick off spring thanks to its bright costumes, memorable set design, great dancing, and upbeat tunes. Plus, the situation with the sadistic killer will keep you guessing. Designer Radha Sachdev talks about what makes The Young Girls of Rochefort so memorable, and why it’s worth watching not just once, but again and again.