"Moulin Rouge" is a 2001 Australian-American jukebox musical romantic comedy film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It tells the story of a young English poet, Christian (Ewan McGregor), who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman). It uses the musical setting of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France.

The film was nominated for 8 Oscars winning two: for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It was the first musical nominated for Best Picture in 10 years. In BBC's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000, "Moulin Rouge!" ranked 53rd.

Nicole Kidman (born 1967) is an American actress known for her considerable range and versatility as well as for her glamorous looks and cool demeanour. The performance in "Moulin Rouge!" earned Kidman her first Academy Award nomination. She starred in commercially successful films, such as "The Others", "Cold Mountain". Kidman achieved critical acclaim for roles in independent films, including "Dogville", "Birth", "Rabbit Hole".

Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor, known internationally for his various film roles, including independent dramas, science-fiction epics, and musicals. For "Moulin Rouge!" he received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy. He starred in other well-known films, such as "Trainspotting" and "T2 Trainspotting", "Big Fish", "Angels and Demons" and others.

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