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Albert Valentin
Albert Valentin (1908–1968) was a Belgian screenwriter and film director. Selected filmography * ''Song of Farewell'' (1934) * ''Stradivarius'' (1935) * '' The Strange Monsieur Victor'' (1938) * '' Sins of Youth'' (1941) * '' Marie-Martine'' (1943) * '' The Secret of Monte Cristo'' (1948) * '' The Little Zouave'' (1950) * '' Serenade to the Executioner'' (1951) * '' Mammy'' (1951) * ''Madame du Barry Jeanne Bécu, comtesse du Barry (; 28 August 1744 – 8 December 1793) was the last ''maîtresse-en-titre'' of King Louis XV of France. She was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution on accusations of treason—particularly being ...'' (1954) * '' The Affair of the Poisons'' (1955) * '' The Changing of the Guard'' (1962) * '' Destination Rome'' (1963) References 1908 births 1968 deaths People from La Louvière Belgian male screenwriters Belgian film directors 20th-century Belgian screenwriters {{Belgium-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Louvière
La Louvière (; ) is a city and Municipalities of Belgium, municipality of Wallonia located in the Hainaut Province, province of Hainaut, Belgium. The municipality consists of the following districts: Boussoit, Haine-Saint-Paul, Haine-Saint-Pierre, Houdeng-Aimeries, Houdeng-Gœgnies, La Louvière, Maurage, Saint-Vaast, Belgium, Saint-Vaast, Strépy-Bracquegnies, and Trivières. La Louvière is the capital of the ''Centre region, Hainaut, Centre'' region, a former coal mining area in the ''Sillon industriel'', between the ''Borinage'' to the West and the ''Pays Noir'' to the East. History Mythical origins The legend of a mother wolf nursing a child at La Louvière is reminiscent of the mythical birth of Rome. The true origin of the city, however, dates from the 12th century. At that time, the forested, and presumably wolf-infested, territory of today’s La Louvière was named ''Menaulu'', from the Old French meaning “wolf’s lair”. This land was part of the larger comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammy (1951 Film)
''Mammy'' is a 1951 French drama film directed by Jean Stelli and starring Gaby Morlay, Pierre Larquey and Françoise Arnoul.Rège p.939 It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Druart. Synopsis Madame Pierre, known as Mammy, dotes on her grandson Maurice. He has been away in Canada for ten years, and is a disreputable lowlife. However her husband has created a false image of a decent, happily married architect for her benefit. When news comes of Maurice's disappearance in a plane crash, Mammy is so distraught that her husband hires a young couple to pose as Maurice and his invented wife Marthe, in the hope that his wife will accept them as real. Cast * Gaby Morlay as Mme Pierre dite Mammy * Pierre Larquey as Dr. André Pierre * Françoise Arnoul as Marthe Roux * Andrée de Chauveron as Geneviève * Claude Nicot as Le petit ami * Micheline Gary as Lucette * Solange Varenne as Marie * Michel Jourdan as Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgian Male Screenwriters
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Belgian may refer to: * Something of, or related to, Belgium * Belgians, people from Belgium or of Belgian descent * Languages of Belgium, languages spoken in Belgium, such as Dutch, French, and German *Ancient Belgian language, an extinct language formerly spoken in Gallia Belgica *Belgian Dutch or Flemish, a variant of Dutch *Belgian French, a variant of French *Belgian horse (other), various breeds of horse *Belgian waffle, in culinary contexts * SS ''Belgian'', a cargo ship in service with F Leyland & Co Ltd from 1919 to 1934 *''The Belgian'', a 1917 American silent film See also * *Belgica (other) *Belgic (other) Belgic may refer to: * an adjective referring to the Belgae, an ancient confederation of Celto-Germanic tribes * a rarer adjective referring to the Low Countries or to Belgium * , several ships with the name * Belgic ware, a type of pottery * Bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From La Louvière
The term "the people" refers to the public or common mass of people of a polity. As such it is a concept of human rights law, international law as well as constitutional law, particularly used for claims of popular sovereignty. In contrast, a people is any plurality of persons considered as a whole. Used in politics and law, the term "a people" refers to the collective or community of an ethnic group or nation. Concepts Legal Chapter One, Article One of the Charter of the United Nations states that "peoples" have the right to self-determination. Though the mere status as peoples and the right to self-determination, as for example in the case of Indigenous peoples (''peoples'', as in all groups of indigenous people, not merely all indigenous persons as in ''indigenous people''), does not automatically provide for independent sovereignty and therefore secession. Indeed, judge Ivor Jennings identified the inherent problems in the right of "peoples" to self-determination, as i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Deaths
Events January–February * January 1968, January – The I'm Backing Britain, I'm Backing Britain campaign starts spontaneously. * January 5 – Prague Spring: Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being 1968 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election, elected leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Australian Senate, Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the Australian House of Representatives, House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1908 Births
This is the longest year in either the Julian or Gregorian calendars, having a duration of 31622401.38 seconds of Terrestrial Time (or ephemeris time), measured according to the definition of mean solar time. Events January * January 1 – The British ''Nimrod'' Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton sets sail from New Zealand on the ''Nimrod'' for Antarctica. * January 3 – A total solar eclipse is visible in the Pacific Ocean and is the 46th solar eclipse of Solar Saros 130. * January 13 – A fire breaks out at the Rhoads Opera House in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, killing 171 people. * January 15 – Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first race inclusive sorority is founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. * January 24 – Robert Baden-Powell's '' Scouting for Boys'' begins publication in London. The book eventually sells over 100 million copies, and effectively begins the worldwide Boy Scout movement. February * February 1 – Lisbon Regicide: Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destination Rome
''Destination Rome'' (, ) is a 1963 French-Italian comedy film directed by Denys de La Patellière and starring Charles Aznavour, Serena Vergano, Marisa Merlini and Arletty. It was one of a large number of co-productions made between the countries in the post-war era.Gili & Tassone p.241 Cast * Charles Aznavour as Marcello * Serena Vergano as Geronima * Marisa Merlini as Pia * Arletty as La marquise * Gregor von Rezzori as Sir Craven * Alberto Lupo as Paolino * Monique Bertho as La prostituée * Marcella Valeri as Francesca * Mario Carotenuto as Le cardinal * Gianrico Tedeschi as a Crook * Fanfulla Luigi Visconti, better known by his stage name Fanfulla, (26 February 1913 – 5 January 1971) was an Italian actor and comedian. Life and career Born in Rome, Visconti debuted at very young age on stage alongside his mother, the actress Merc ... as Torquato * Burt Nelson * Jean-Michel Audin References Bibliography * Jean A. Gili & Aldo Tassone. ''Parigi-Roma: 50 anni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Changing Of The Guard (film)
''The Changing of the Guard'' (Italian: ''Il cambio della guardia'') is a 1962 French-Italian comedy film directed by Giorgio Bianchi and starring Fernandel, Gino Cervi and Milla Sannoner.Goble p.149 Cast * Fernandel as Attilio Cappellaro * Gino Cervi as Mario Vinicio * Franco Parenti as Virgili * Andrea Aureli as Luciano Mezzanotte * Franck Fernandel as Gianni Cappellaro * Milla Sannoner Milla Sannoner (1938–2003) was an Italian film A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere throug ... as Aurora Vinicio * Dada Gallotti as Silvana Crippa * Gérard Herter as Ufficiale tedesco * Amelia Perrella as Bianca Vinicio * Giuseppe Giannetto as Don Fausto * Giuseppe Fortis as Luciano Crippa * Piero Vivaldi as Vernazza * Jimmy il Fenomeno as Pepè References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Affair Of The Poisons (film)
''The Affair of the Poisons'' (French: ''L'affaire des poisons'', Italian: ''Il processo dei veleni'') is a 1955 French-Italian historical film, historical drama film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Danielle Darrieux, Viviane Romance and Paul Meurisse. The film is adapted from the 1907 The Affair of the Poisons (play), play of the same title by Victorien Sardou. It was shot in Technicolor at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. The film is set against the backdrop of the real Affair of the Poisons in seventeenth century France, and demonstrates a darker tone than many more nostalgic depictions of the past.Oscherwitz p.36 Synopsis Worried that she is losing the interest of Louis XIV of France, Louis XIV, his lover Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan, Madame de Montespan turns to a young witch who takes part in network of black magic and poisoning. The ensuing scandal rocks the French court an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame Du Barry (1954 Film)
''Madame du Barry'' is a 1954 French-Italian historical drama film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Martine Carol, Daniel Ivernel, Gianna Maria Canale and Jean Parédès.Hayward pp. 109–110 The film depicts the life of Madame du Barry, mistress to Louis XV in the eighteenth century. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. Plot Cast * Martine Carol as Jeanne Bécu * Daniel Ivernel as Jean du Barry * Gianna Maria Canale as Duchesse de Grammont * Jean Parédès as Lebel * Denis d'Inès as Duc d'Richelieu * Marguerite Pierry as Comtesse de Médarne * as Marie-Antoinette * Pascale Roberts as Jeanne's friend * Nadine Alari as La Maréchale de Guichelais * Giovanna Ralli as Cadette * Georgette Anys as La citoyenne * Nadine Tallier as Loque * Nane Germon as Bitchi du Barry * as Chon du Barr * Claude Sylvain as Une fille * Paul Demange as Un citoyen * André Bervil as Un musicien * Mich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serenade To The Executioner
''Serenade to the Executioner'' (French: ''Sérénade au bourreau'') is a 1951 French crime drama film directed by Jean Stelli and starring Paul Meurisse, Tilda Thamar and Antonin Berval. Rège p.296 It is based on the 1928 novel of the same title by Maurice Dekobra. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Druart. Synopsis Criminal William A. Schomberg masquerades as a physician running a nursing home. He becomes obsessed with the idea that one of his patients Didier is having an affair with his attractive wife Irène. With Inspector Fourasse on his tail Schomberg closes the home and disappears. However he strangles Irène and makes it look as if Didier is guilt of the murder. Cast * Paul Meurisse as William A. Schomberg * Tilda Thamar as Irène Schomberg * Antonin Berval as Inspecteur Léon Fourasse * Julien Bertheau as Lorenzi * Solange Varenne as Mélie * Jean Pignol as Gilbert * Gérard L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bibliothèque Nationale De France
The (; BnF) is the national library of France, located in Paris on two main sites, ''Richelieu'' and ''François-Mitterrand''. It is the national repository of all that is published in France. Some of its extensive collections, including books and manuscripts but also precious objects and artworks, are on display at the BnF Museum (formerly known as the ) on the Richelieu site. The National Library of France is a public establishment under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. Its mission is to constitute collections, especially the copies of works published in France that must, by law, be deposited there, conserve them, and make them available to the public. It produces a reference catalogue, cooperates with other national and international establishments, as well as participates in research programs. History The National Library of France traces its origin to the royal library founded at the Louvre Palace by Charles V in 1368. Charles had received a collection o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
