Movie · 1957
Is Lovers of Paris based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Lovers of Paris is based on the book Pot-Bouille by Émile Zola (1882).
Pot-Bouille is book 10 of the Les Rougon-Macquart series.
The movie was released in 1957.
The book behind Lovers of Paris
Les Rougon-Macquart: books in order
- The Fortune of the Rougons (1871)
- La Curée (1871)
- Le Ventre de Paris (1873)
- La Conquête de Plassans (1874)
- La Faute de l'Abbé Mouret (1875)
- Son Excellence Eugène Rougon (1876)
- L'Assommoir (1876)
- Une Page d'amour (1879)
- Nana (1880)
- Pot-Bouille (1882)
- The Ladies' Paradise (1883)
- La Joie de vivre (1884)
- Germinal (1885)
- L'Œuvre (1886)
- La Terre (1887)
- Le Rêve (1888)
- La Bête humaine (1890)
- L'Argent (1891)
- La Débâcle (1892)
- Doctor Pascal (1893)
Common questions
Is Lovers of Paris based on a book?
Yes. Lovers of Paris is based on the book Pot-Bouille by Émile Zola (1882).
Who wrote the book Lovers of Paris is based on?
Pot-Bouille was written by Émile Zola and first published in 1882.
Is Pot-Bouille part of a series?
Yes, it is book 10 in the Les Rougon-Macquart series (7 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Fortune of the Rougons, book 1 of Pot-Bouille. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.