''Les Misérables'' is a 2000 French
television
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based on the 1862
novel of the same name by
Victor Hugo
Victor-Marie Hugo (; 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms. He is considered to be one of the great ...
. It was broadcast in four ninety-minute parts. This adaptation is widely considered to be the most faithful to the novel, maintaining the setting, time period and covers the full arc of the story.
The original French language broadcast was critically acclaimed and is considered one of the best television adaptations, especially in its home country of France. However, the truncated three-hour English version was derided for bad acting and is considered very poor. The producers opted to co-film entire scenes in English, instead of using dubbing. The largely French ensemble struggled to deliver solid performances in English.
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Cast
Home media
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Adaptations of ''Les Misérables''
References
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2000 French television series debuts
2000 French television series endings
2000s French television miniseries
2000s French drama television series
Television shows based on French novels
Television shows set in France
Works based on Les Misérables
Television series set in the 1830s
Films directed by Josée Dayan