An idealistic writer is drawn to the decadent backstreets of Paris, determined to play a part in the bohemian revolution. He falls for a courtesan from the famous Moulin Rouge, but a scheming duke also covets her affections, setting the scene for tragedy. Baz Luhrmann's romantic musical, with Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh and John Leguizamo. Featuring reworkings of pop songs by Nirvana, David Bowie, Elton John and others.