Midnight in Paris is a 2011 film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film's plot is a romantic comedy with fantastical elements that follows the adventures of Gil Pender, an American writer, while he is in Paris and experiences time travel to 1920s Paris. 

Plot

The story follows Gil Pender (played by Owen Wilson), a Hollywood writer who dreams of writing a serious novel. Gil is dissatisfied with his life and the people around him, especially his fiancée Inez (played by Rachel McAdams) and her wealthy, materialistic parents.

During a visit to Paris with Inez and her parents, Gil begins to dream of time-traveling to 1920s Paris. Every night at midnight, he is transported back in time, where he meets and interacts with the great minds and artists of the era, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí.

These encounters inspire him and make him reevaluate his life and career. In particular, Gil forms a friendship with Adriana (played by Marion Cotillard), a woman from the 1920s who dreams of living in the subsequent era, the 1910s.

The plot explores themes of nostalgia, idealization of the past, and the search for one's true calling. "Midnight in Paris" is known for its charming blend of romantic comedy and fantastical elements, as well as the charismatic performances of the cast.

Director: Woody Allen

Writer: Woody Allen

Producers: Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum, Jaume Roures

Music: Original music by various artists

Main Cast:

• Owen Wilson as Gil Pender
• Rachel McAdams as Inez
• Marion Cotillard as Adriana
• Kathy Bates as Gertrude Stein
• Michael Sheen as Paul
• Adrien Brody as Salvador Dalí

Major Awards: The film received very positive reviews from critics and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Box Office Gross: The film was successful at the box office, grossing over $150 million worldwide.

Critical Reception: Midnight in Paris is a romantic comedy directed by Woody Allen that explores the concept of nostalgia and the attraction to the past. The film follows Gil Pender, played by Owen Wilson, a writer who finds himself in Paris with his girlfriend and her family. During one night, Gil discovers a way to travel back in time and ends up in 1920s Paris, where he meets some of the most celebrated figures in literature and art. The film was praised for its smart screenplay and its enchanting portrayal of Paris. Owen Wilson received acclaim for his performance as the protagonist. Midnight in Paris has become one of Woody Allen's beloved films and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.