what is moulin rouge about

Moulin Rouge! is a romantic musical drama set in 1890s Paris, centered on Christian, a young English writer who falls passionately in love with Satine, the star courtesan and cabaret actress of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. The story follows their secret and forbidden romance complicated by the possessive Duke of Monroth, who finances the club on the condition that Satine becomes his exclusive companion. Satine struggles between her love for Christian and her obligations to save the Moulin Rouge, especially as she is secretly dying of tuberculosis. The film blends themes of love, art, passion, and tragedy in a vibrant, theatrical setting with a dramatic climax involving sacrifice and enduring love.