In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian culture and politics from the 1920s—1980s. A disparate, anachronistic series of characters, including an ordinary waiter, a Nazi collaborator, resistance fighters, and 1960s student protestors gather to celebrate and satirize 20th century France's icons, demons, and social changes.
| Release Date | December 21, 1983 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Le Bal | |
| Runtime | 1h 52min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | No Language | |
| Original Language | French | |
| Production Countries | France, Italy | |
| Production Companies | CinéproductionFilms A2Mass FilmOffice National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)Ministère de la cultureAMLF | |