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Jean-Paul RappeneauKamera:
Pierre LhommeMusik:
Jean-Claude PetitBesetzung:
Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Jacques Weber, Roland Bertin, Josiane Stoléru, Ludivine Sagnier, Jean-Marie Winling, Pierre Maguelon (mehr)Inhalte(1)
Der „Mantel- und Degenheld" Cyrano von Bergerac weiß seine Gegner nicht nur mit dem Stahl zu besiegen, er ist ihnen auch in Wortgefechten haushoch überlegen. Doch hinter dem ruppigen Haudegen steckt ein weiches Herz. Cyrano ist unsterblich verliebt in seine Cousine, die schöne Roxane. Allerdings hat ihn die Natur mit einer riesigen Nase ausgestattet, weshalb er sich nicht traut, Roxane seine Gefühle zu offenbaren. Stattdessen leiht er seinem Nebenbuhler, dem attraktiven, aber lyrisch völlig unbegabten Christian sein Sprachtalent und hilft diesem, das Herz seiner großen Liebe zu erobern. (Concorde Home Entertainment)
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Art above entertainment. Cyrano has excellent leading actors (especially Gérard Depardieu), exquisitely crafted dialogue lyrics and first-rate make-up. On the other hand, it has the classic problems of film adaptations of theatre plays: cardboard sets, deliberate overacting in basically all supporting roles and a bland screenplay. Theatre plays are hard to adapt, like video games, and few of them work out well. This one is bearable, but I wouldn't consider it an outright hit.
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A stunning adaptation of a timeless classic that remains engaging and entertaining, especially when handled by talented creators. Questioning the quality of a film starring Gérard Depardieu is like doubting the craftsmanship of a master. It's brilliant, delightfully theatrical, incredibly entertaining, and in some moments, truly unforgettable.
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I liked the more intimate and black-and-white version from 1950 a little bit more, although it was made by Americans. Gérard is great, it's hard to find fault with him, but the grander execution didn't quite fit with it for me. Furthermore, the other characters seemed quite unremarkable to me, even though they also have their merits, not just Cyrano.
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