Two versions were made a six hour series for french tv in french. Les miserables this one is french, so its got that extra soupcon of authenticity. The eldest son of renowned french movie star gerard depardieu has died suddenly from pneumonia. He is one of the most prolific character actors in film history, having completed over 170. Its not easy to put les miserables in a nutshell, considering that its one of the longest novels ever written.
At first he only encounter mistrust and closed doors. His contention, one full of action, sadness, anger, forgiveness and love. The production is brilliant, the entire atmosphere created is totally faithful to the book, the characters perfect. It is one of the numerous screen adaptations of the novel of the. Raymond bernards version of les miserables is only comparable to other two french film versions of the novel. He is one of the most prolific character actors in film history, having completed more than 170 films since 1967. Victor hugos novel les miserables has been the subject of many adaptations in various media. In an open letter to the prime minister, depardieu wrote he had nothing to do in france, and moreover accused the current government of wanting to punish success. This dramatisation of victor hugos 1862 novel stars gerard depardieu as jean valjean. The story of mans quest to make things right, the fight of the under class against to the. He is pursued thereafter for years by javert, the cruel and implacable arm of the law. Dec 14, 2016 les miserables 1982 french les miserables 1982 french les miserables 1982 french. Les miserables is the worlds longestrunning musical and has a.
Gerard depardieu, john malkovich, virginie ledoyen, christian. This is almost certainly the best film version of the book. Les mis on screen the spine of a book cannot hold such an epic story, however, and it has been adapted into seven different notable films over the years, including in 1935 winning best picture at the oscars, 1952, 1982, 1998, and most recently in. The film won the academy award for best foreign language film at the 51st academy awards the film tells the story of a menage a trois in which two men share a woman to cure her of an. He is one of the five children of anne jeanne josephe nee marillier and rene maxime lionel depardieu, a metal worker and volunteer fireman. What are some modern adaptations of les miserables. A french judicial official says rape and sexual assault accusations against actor gerard depardieu are the subject of a preliminary investigation.
John malkovich and frances living legend gerard depardieu. Gerard depardieu jean valjean, john malkovich javert, virginie ledoyen. A french judicial official says rape and sexual assault accusations against actor gerard depardieu are the subject of a preliminary investigation it was reported on. And then there is the score overwhelmingly emotional when called for. Gerard depardieu to star in russian brothers karamazov series. A look back at les miserables through the years todaytix insider.
Jean valjean gerard depardieu, a galley slave sent to prison for stealing food, is now released after serving nineteen long years. Hes had around 250 acting credits since his debut in 1967. Les miserables tv miniseries, 2019, starring dominic west, david oyelowo and lily collins. He explores the universal themes of the book and the pertinence of hugos message to our history, here applying them to the french experience of nazi occupation during the second world war. All planning on remaking a film should be required to watch this. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies in order to offer you content and services that are tailored to your interests. After a difficult adolescence, he was convicted of petty theft at a correctional institution and studied dramatic art as a therapy at jean laurent cochets school. Twopart miniseries adapted from the french classic by victor hugo, starring gerard depardieu and john malkovich. Depardieu has appeared in 200 films over six decades and holds a rare position as a french.
It maintains the setting, time period and covers the full arc of the story. Fredric march and charles laughton star in les miserables. One of the best and most faithful adaptations is this 240minute french production, starring jean gabin as the beleaguered jean valjean. Les miserables 1935 out of 4 exceptional version of victor hugos classic novel about jean valjean fredric march, a man made a criminal by circumstances but paying for the crime only to then be hounded by an inspector charles laughton without any sense of goodness or justice.
After leaving school at the age of thirteen, he worked at a printworks. Literary adaptations such as little women in 1933 and a midsummer nights dream in 1935, had proved very successful and les miserables had already been filmed several times, in 1909, 1917 and 1934. He is one of the most prolific character actors in film history, having completed over 170 movies since 1967. I have collected about a dozen versions of les miserables on film, and this is by far the best. Les miserables is the world famous saga of victor hugo about the struggle of a courageous man against a society that condemns the poor. Depardieu has appeared in 200 films over six decades and holds a rare position as a french actor who is known in hollywood. Jan 16, 20 not to be outdone, tv adaptations were also made, such as the one starring liam neeson in 1998, and a miniseries featuring gerard depardieu in 2000. It is 1815 and jean valjean is released after 19 years of hard labour in toulons gaol. Gerard depardieu rape accusation under investigation. May 09, 2015 les miserables original french concept album licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of first night records. Victor hugos monumental novel les miserables has been filmed so often that sometimes its hard to tell one version from another. Les miserables 1935 this acclaimed version of the classic victor hugo tale follows the life of jean valjean fredric march, a former convict who was imprisoned for stealing bread for his sister. French prosecutors drop rape case against actor depardieu.
That moment right near the end, when hes saying javert, i know youre there i can feel you electrifying ive watched this movie probably 20 times over the years on vhs and now its been several years and i found this i cant thank you enough for posting such a nice clean print of it, ill bookmark and watch again. French newspaper le parisien and bfm tv said the young comedian alleged that depardieu assaulted her on august 7 and august at his parisian home. It maintains the setting, time period and covers the. One can see from this production why gerard depardieu is. Note that les miserables film, 2019, directed by ladj ly is not an adaptation, although its title being the same is not a coincidence. But the guy who plays javert is also the guy who played norman bates in psycho, so thats pretty cool. Les miserables, a french film by robert hossein les miserables 1998 film, a film by bille august, starring liam neeson and geoffrey rush les miserables 2000 miniseries, a 2000 television miniseries by josee dayan and starring gerard depardieu and john malkovich. Biography of gerard depardieu a great french actor. Nov 03, 20 victor hugos acclaimed novel comes to life in this impeccably performed, magnificently filmed screen adaptation. Gerard depardieu born 27 december 1948 is a french actor, filmmaker, businessman and vineyard owner. At the age of sixteen, he made his film debut with roger leenhardts short film le beatnik et le minet 1965, and in the same year he. Les miserables 1935 of all the film versions, this is probably the oldest one youll find. French media have reported that the woman alleged depardieu assaulted her on august 7 and august at his parisian home. Originally released as a single film, les miserables was usually offered as a two parter outside of france.
A miniseries seems the ideal medium for les miserables gerard depardieu has just said oui to doing same for french tv. Gerard depardieu was born in chateauroux, indre, france. Including this version would be fine, but i really expected an option to view the original film in french, with or without subtitles. Les miserables is an exalted sleuth drama, both intensely exciting and deeply impressive. Les miserables 1978 tv movie yup, its a madefortv movie. With gerard depardieu, christian clavier, john malkovich, virginie ledoyen. While depardieu was born to play jean valjean, liam neeson portrays the. Tom hoopers les miserables movie 2012 and its movie. Miau placut partiturile celor doi tineri indragostiti. A french judicial official says rape and sexual assault accusations against actor gerard depardieu are the subject of a preliminary investigation it was reported on thursday, aug. In 1935 hollywood produced its own version of les miserables, featuring two stars of the era, the rather stolid fredric march and the great scenestealer charles laughton as a javert in a performance not notable for its restraint. With william farnum, george moss, hardee kirkland, gretchen hartman. French actor gerard depardieu is subject of rape complaint.
Not to be outdone, tv adaptations were also made, such as the one starring liam neeson in 1998, and a miniseries featuring gerard depardieu in 2000. John malkovich, gerard depardieu, jeanne moreau, virginie ledoyen, charlotte gainsbourg. Les mis e rables 1934 with harry baur my absolute favourite film version. Jean valjean, a galley slave who was sent to prison for stealing food, is now released after serving nineteen years. Gerard depardieu full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The 1935 film is a powerful version, centering on the antagonism between valjean and javert though the filmmakers had to jettison much of victor hugos. Actor hugh jackman unleashes his wolverine as jean valjean in an emotional scene of les miserables on march 2012 in the united kingdom.
Apr 05, 2019 among the most prominent film adaptations was a 1935 oscarnominated film starring frederic march, a 1998 film starring liam neeson and geoffrey rush, and a 2000 french miniseries starring gerard. The scene is set during the french restoration at the beginning of the 19th century. Les miserables film gerard depardieu streaming, streaming complet vf avec soustitres anglais et francais, les miserables regardez tout le film sans limitation, diffusez en streaming en qualite. Les miserables is a 2000 french television miniseries based on the novel of the same name by victor hugo. The french revolution of 1789 was supposed to take care of all that by bringing. Film gratis en streaming et download, en langue francaise. Les miserables is a 2000 french television miniseries based on the 1862 novel of the same. The 2012 film version features some of the most notable actors in hollywood, led by hugh jackman. It has so many amazing details, and for the most part is so faithful to the book. Following the story of jean valjean, the exconvict who rises against all odds. Dominic west on the nearerotic bond between valjean and. Alas, this dvd is not the original french production aired on tf1 in france in 2000, but rather an edited, english language version.
Les miserables is a 1935 american drama film starring fredric march and charles laughton based upon the famous victor hugo novel of the same name. The two met when depardieu led a master class at her school, bfm tv reported. He also became involved in selling stolen goods, and was put on. The main flaw of this movie lies in its heavyhanded omission of key sections of the books plot and several of its important characters as well. He explores the universal themes of the book and the pertinence of hugos message to our history, here applying them to the french experience of. French prosecutors drop rape case against actor depardieu the paris prosecutors office says that an investigation into a womans rape and sexual assault accusations against actor gerard depardieu. Jean valjean, a good and decent man who has committed a minor crime, is imprisoned but escapes. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. Preparez vos mouchoirs is a 1978 french romantic comedy film directed by bertrand blier and starring carole laure, gerard depardieu, patrick dewaere and riton liebman.
Guillaume was well known in his own right after starring in a number of films including the movie. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. French actor and russian citizen gerard depardieu will star in a russian tv. The result is an unnatural, awkward delivery of the story while malkovich and gainsbourg are fine in english. The 1935 film is a powerful version, centering on the antagonism between valjean and javert though. Set against the turbulent background of the french revolution, the story centres on jean valjean gerard depardieu, a former petty thief and convict, who makes good after a bishop gives him a helping hand and becomes a businessman and leading civic figure. The result is an unnatural, awkward delivery of the story while malkovich. In early 19th century france, the paroled prisoner jean valjean gerard depardieu seeks.
This version of the oftfilmed victor hugo novel stars frederic march as jean valjean, whose theft of a loaf of bread necessary for his survival lands him in prison for a decade. Les miserables of all the film versions, this is probably the oldest one youll find. Valjeans efforts to create a new life for himself despite the omnipresence of javert is meticulously detailed in this film, which utilizes several episodes from the hugo original that had hitherto never been dramatized. Gerard depardieu to star in russian brothers karamazov. Depardieu has surrendered his french passport and social security card. Import from the netherlands with english soundtrack.
The story is excellent and touching but i find it quite inappropriate to see them singing. Rent les miserables 1935 starring fredric march and charles laughton on dvd and bluray. Gerard depardieu list of movies and tv shows tv guide. This was the last film for twentieth century pictures before it merged with fox film corporation to form 20th century fox.
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