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Les Misérables (2000 Miniseries)
''Les Misérables'' is a 2000 French television miniseries 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 Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Didier Decoin
Didier Decoin (born 13 March 1945) is a French screenwriter and writer awarded the Prix Goncourt in 1977. Biography He is the son of filmmaker Henri Decoin. He began his career as a newspaper journalist at ''France Soir'', ''Le Figaro'' and ''VOD'', and radio Europe 1. At the same time he started writing. While continuing his writing, he became writer in film and television (and adapted scripts for television as the major TV films ''Les Misérables'', ''The Count of Monte Cristo'', ''Balzac'' and ''Napoleon''). In 1995, he became the Secretary of the Académie Goncourt. Bibliography Novels * ''Le Procès à l'Amour'' (Seuil, 1966) (Bourse Del Duca). See * ''La Mise au monde'' (Seuil, 1967) * ''Laurence'' (Seuil, 1969) * ''Elisabeth ou Dieu seul le sait'' (Seuil, 1970) (prix des Quatre Jurys) * ''Abraham de Brooklyn'' (Seuil, 1971) (prix des Libraires) * ''Ceux qui vont s'aimer'' (Seuil, 1973) * ''Un policeman'' (Seuil, 1975) * ''John l'Enfer'' (Seuil, 1977) (Prix Goncou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javert
Javert (), no first name given in the source novel, is a fictional character and the main antagonist of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel '' Les Misérables.'' He was presumably born in 1780 and died on June 7, 1832. First a prison guard, and then a police inspector, his character is defined by his legalist tendencies and lack of empathy for criminals of all forms. In the novel, he becomes obsessed with the pursuit and punishment of the protagonist Jean Valjean after his violation of parole. Character As Hugo depicts it, Javert's misguided and self-destructive pursuit of justice is more tragic than villainous. He is "a compound" of "respect for authority and hatred of rebellion," Hugo writes, "but he made them almost bad by dint of his exaggeration of them". Reflective thought is "an uncommon thing for him, and singularly painful" because thought inevitably contains "a certain amount of internal rebellion." He is without vices, but upon occasion will take a pinch of snuff. His life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadim Glowna
Vadim Glowna (; 26 September 1941 – 24 January 2012) was a German actor and film director. Since 1964 he appeared in more than 150 films and television shows. He directed the 1983 film ''Dies rigorose Leben'', which won an Honourable Mention at the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. In 1989, he was a member of the jury at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. Three years later, his film ''Rising to the Bait'' was entered into the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography Actor * '' Immensee'' (1943), as Baby (uncredited) * ''Im Schatten einer Großstadt'' (1965, TV film), as Johnny * ''Frühlings Erwachen'' (1966, TV film), as Melchior Gabor * ''Zuchthaus'' (1967, TV film), as Robert Labitzke * ''Verbrechen mit Vorbedacht'' (1967, TV film), as Anton Katz * '' Liebe und so weiter'' (1968), as Rob Studebecker * ''Tramp oder Der einzige und unvergleichliche Lenny Jacobson'' (1968, TV film), as Guido * ''Horror'' (1969, TV film), as Alex * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Giovanna Mezzogiorno (; born 9 November 1974) is an Italian theatre and film actress. Early life Mezzogiorno was born in Rome, 9 November 1974, a daughter of actors Vittorio Mezzogiorno and Cecilia Sacchi. She grew up watching her parents on set. At first, she wanted to become a ballerina, and she studied dancing for 13 years. After her father's death when she was 19, Mezzogiorno moved to Paris, where she attended the stages by Arianne Mnouchkine and worked for two years at the Peter Brook Workshop. She made her stage debut with the role of Ofelia in ''Qui est là '', based on Shakespeare's ''Hamlet''. The play toured various European cities. She received the Premio Coppola-Prati 1996, the jury was presided over by theatre critic Franco Quadri. One year later, she made her film debut in ''Il viaggio della sposa'' (The Bride's Journey), written by and starring Sergio Rubini. Mezzogiorno was awarded the Targa d'Argento as the New Talent in Italian Cinema, she was also given the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame Thénardier
Madame may refer to: * Madam, civility title or form of address for women, derived from the French * Madam (prostitution), a term for a woman who is engaged in the business of procuring prostitutes, usually the manager of a brothel * ''Madame'' (1961 film), a Spanish-Italian-French film * ''Madame'' (2017 film), a French comedy-drama film * Madame (singer) (born 2002), Italian singer and rapper * Madame, puppet made famous by entertainer Wayland Flowers ** Madame's Place, a 1982 sitcom starring Madame * Madame (clothing), an Indian clothing company Places * ÃŽle Madame, French island on the Atlantic coast * Palazzo Madama, seat of the Senate of the Italian Republic in Rome * Palazzo Madama, Turin, Italian palace See also * Madam (other) Madam is a respectful title for a woman (often "Ma'am" or "Madame"). Madam may also refer to: * Madam (prostitution), a term for a woman who is engaged in the business of procuring prostitutes, usually the manager of a brothel * MADA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Ferres
Veronica Maria Cäcilia Ferres (; born 10 June 1965) is a German film, television, and stage actress. Her 2007 portrayal of Sara Bender in ''Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie'', based on the true story of Jutta Fleck, earned her the award for Best Actress at the ''Deutscher Fernsehpreis'' (German Television Awards). Early life Ferres was born in Solingen. She grew up as the youngest child and only daughter of Peter Ferres, a coal and potato merchant, and his wife Katharina. She completed her ''Abitur'' at the Gymnasium Schwertstrasse in Solingen, and then completed a German, theatre studies and psychology degree at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Career In Germany, Ferres's breakthrough came with the title role in the 1996 comedy film '' The Superwife'', followed by starring roles in films such as the ''Schtonk!'', ', '' Klimt'' (alongside John Malkovich) and ', making her a household name in Germany. Her TV productions include '' The Manns'', ', ', ', ', and ', am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Éponine
Éponine Thénardier (; ), also referred to as the "Jondrette girl", is a fictional character in the 1862 novel ''Les Misérables'' by Victor Hugo. The character is introduced as a spoiled and pampered child, but appears later in the novel as a ragged and impoverished teenager who speaks in the argot of the Parisian streets, while retaining vestiges of her former charm and innocence. She still loves her brother Gavroche. In the novel Life in Montfermeil Éponine is born in 1815, the oldest child of the Thénardiers. As children, Éponine and her younger sister Azelma are described as pretty, well-dressed, and charming. They are pampered and spoiled by their parents, the Thénardiers, who run an inn in Montfermeil, France. In 1818, when Fantine and her illegitimate daughter Cosette come across the inn, Fantine sees Éponine and Azelma playing outside. Cosette joins the two sisters and the three play together. Fantine asks the Thénardiers to take care of Cosette while she g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asia Argento
Asia Argento (; born Aria Maria Vittoria Rossa Argento; 20 September 1975) is an Italian actress and filmmaker. The daughter of filmmaker Dario Argento, she has had roles in several of her father's features and achieved mainstream success with appearances in '' XXX'' (2002), ''Land of the Dead'' (2005) and ''Marie Antoinette'' (2006). Her other notable acting credits include '' Queen Margot'' (1994), '' Let's Not Keep in Touch'' (1994), '' Traveling Companion'' (1996), '' Last Days'' (2005) and ''Islands'' (2011). Argento is the recipient of several accolades, including two David di Donatello awards for Best Actress and three Italian Golden Globes. Her directorial credits include '' The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things'' (2004) and '' Misunderstood'' (2014). After the Weinstein scandal in 2017, she became a leader of the " #MeToo" movement. In August 2018, ''The New York Times'' detailed allegations that Argento sexually assaulted actor Jimmy Bennett in 2013, when he was 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrico Lo Verso
Enrico Lo Verso (born 18 January 1964) is an Italian actor. He studied acting at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia and ''INDA, Istituto Nazionale del Dramma Antico''. Filmography * '' Atto di dolore'' (1990) * '' A Season of Giants'' (1990) - Sculptor * '' Nulla ci può fermare'' (1990) * '' Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride'' (1990, TV) * '' Hudson Hawk'' (1991) - Apprentice * ''I tarassachi'' (1991 * ''Stolen Children'' (''Il ladro di bambini'', 1992) - Antonio * ''Le amiche del cuore'' (1992) * '' Volevamo essere gli U2'' (1992) * '' The Escort'' (1993) - Andrea Corsale * '' Mario, Maria e Mario'' (1993) - Mario Della Rocca * ''Farinelli'' (1994) - Riccardo Broschi * '' Lamerica'' (1994) - Gino * '' Il cielo è sempre più blu'' (1995) - Postman * '' Mosè ''(''Moses''; 1995, TV) - Joshua * '' Come mi vuoi'' (1996) * '' Naja (1997 film)'' (1997) - Carmelo * '' Così ridevano'' (1998) - Giovanni * '' Del perduto amore'' (1998) - Dott. Satriano * '' Li chiamarono... br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Clavier
Christian Jean-Marie Clavier (; born 6 May 1952) is a French actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. He became widely popular after starring in two hit comedy series: Patrice Leconte's ''Les Bronzés'' and ''Les Visiteurs'' directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. He furthered his popularity by taking a role of Asterix in the screen adaptations of the comic books by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. He is the brother of French film director Stéphane Clavier. Life and career After his high class studies at the Neuilly Lycée Pasteur—though asserted here and there, he never studied at ''Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po'') —he started his actor career with the comedic theater ''troupe'' Splendid, which had hits with films like ''Les Bronzés font du ski'' and '' Le Père Noël est une ordure''. His most notable success without the Splendid group, and by far his biggest hit to date, was in the 1993 film ''les Visiteurs'', where he played a character known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (1998 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, directed by Bille August. It stars Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, and Claire Danes. As in the original novel, the storyline follows the adult life of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict (paroled following 19 years of hard labor, for stealing bread) pursued by police Inspector Javert. It was filmed at Barrandov Studios in Prague. Plot Jean Valjean, a man arrested for stealing food, is released after spending 19 years in a prison labour camp. When no one is willing to allow a convict to stay the night, Bishop Myriel kindly welcomes him into his home. Valjean explains to Myriel that sleeping in a real bed will make him a new man. In the night, Valjean, interrupted by Myriel while stealing his silverware, strikes him and flees. When the police arrest Valjean for stealing and drag him back to Myriel, Myriel tells them that the silverware was a gift and scolds Valjean for forgetting to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
