Is Moulin Rouge based on a true story?

Is Moulin Rouge based on a true story?

While I've known for a long time that Moulin Rouge! is based on Puccini's La Boheme, I recently discovered that the story also comes from an ancient Greek legend. Yes, really: Moulin Rouge! is totally inspired by the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Who died from Moulin Rouge?

Satine After the finale "Come What May", Satine dies in Christian's arms. The over side of the curtain is revealed and the duke storms out unaware that Satine has died. One year later and Christian is completely depressed and alone.

What was wrong with Satine in Moulin Rouge?

After the curtain closes, Satine succumbs to tuberculosis. Before she dies, Christian and Satine affirm their love and she tells him to write their story.

What was Satine's secret?

The film stars Nicole Kidman as Satine, a star dancer who has a deadly secret; she is dying of tuberculosis. This is not a secret from the audience, which learns it early on, but from Christian (Ewan McGregor), the would-be writer who loves her.

What does Satine mean?

1 : a timber tree (Brosimum paraense) of Brazil and the Guianas. 2 : the heavy hard lustrous red wood of satiné used for cabinetwork, veneers and furniture because of its golden sheen. satine. Definition of satine (Entry 2 of 2) variant spelling of sateen.

Who was Nicole Kidman's character in Moulin Rouge?

• In 2001, Kidman played the cabaret actress and courtesan Satine in Baz Luhrmann's musical Moulin Rouge!, opposite Ewan McGregor. Her performance and her singing received positive reviews; Paul Clinton of CNN.com called it her best work since To Die For, and wrote " [she] is smoldering and stunning as Satine.

How old was Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge?

• There is no definite answer, however director Luhrmann suggests that Christian ( Ewan McGregor) was around the age of 21 as he was leaving home for the first time. Satine ( Nicole Kidman) is probably older, around the age of 24 or 25.

Who are the actors in the movie Moulin Rouge?

• Actors, Moulin Rouge! (Film) cast, Satine actors Nicole Mary Kidman , AC (born ) is an Australian-American actress and producer. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA, a SAG Award, and the Silver Bear for Best Actress.

How old are Christian and Satine in Moulin Rouge?

• There is very little chance either Christian or Satine are over 30. In real life, Ewan was 28 (almost 29) and Nicole was 31 during filming. Edit What exactly is Consumption? Consumption is an old term for tuberculosis (TB), an infection of the lungs. It can be spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, speaking, and spitting.