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Angélique (novel Series)
''Angélique'' is a series of thirteen historical adventure romance novels written by French author Anne Golon. Originally published from 1957 to 1985, the novels have reportedly sold 150 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into six feature films, several theatre productions, a Japanese manga series, and a French " global manga" comic book series. Only ten of the thirteen novels have been translated into English. Plot The eponymous protagonist, Angélique Sancé de Monteloup, is a 17th-century woman born into the provincial aristocracy in the west of France. In successive books, she marries at a young age the romantic and talented Joffrey de Peyrac, Count of Toulouse; gets her domestic bliss destroyed when King Louis XIV has her husband executed on trumped up charges; descends into the underworld of Paris; emerges and through a turbulent second marriage gets admittance to the court at Versailles; loses her second husband in war, just as she had started to truly lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Golon
Anne Golon (17 December 1921 – 14 July 2017) was a French author, better known to English-speaking readers as Sergeanne Golon. Her ''Angélique'' novels have reportedly sold 150 million copies worldwide and have inspired multiple adaptations. Biography Anne Golon was born as Simone Changeux on 17 December 1921 in Toulon, a port in south-eastern France. She was the daughter of Pierre Changeux, a scientist and a captain in the French Navy. She was interested in painting and writing from early childhood and published her first novel, ''The Country From Behind My Eyes'', when she was 18 under the pen name Joëlle Danterne. During World War II, she travelled via bicycle through France to Spain. She wrote using different pen names, helped create ''France Magazine'', and was awarded a literary prize for ''The Patrol of the Saint Innocents''. She was sent to Africa as a journalist, where, in 1947, she met her future husband, Vsevolod Sergeïvich Goloubinoff, better known as Serge G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angélique (film)
''Angélique'' is a 2013 French period drama and adventure film loosely based on the 1956 novel ''Angélique, the Marquise of the Angels'' by Anne Golon Anne Golon (17 December 1921 – 14 July 2017) was a French author, better known to English-speaking readers as Sergeanne Golon. Her ''Angélique'' novels have reportedly sold 150 million copies worldwide and have inspired multiple adaptations. .... Cast References External links *Reviews of ''Angélique'' by film critics from different countries [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Lanvin (; born 21 June 1950) is a César Award-winning French actor. He quit his studies when he was 17 to become an actor. He took on a role in '' Vous n'aurez pas l'Alsace et la Lorraine'' in 1977 on an offer from the actor Coluche. He received the Prix Jean Gabin in 1982 for his role in '' Une étrange affaire''. In 1995 he won a César Award for Best Actor with ''Le Fils préféré''. Other appearances include '' Une semaine de vacances'' and ''3 zéros''. During the 2000s, he returned to the big screen with popular comedies. In 2001, he received the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role with ''The Taste of Others ''The Taste of Others'' (french: Le Goût des autres ) is a 2000 French film. It was directed by Agnès Jaoui, and written by her and Jean-Pierre Bacri. It stars Jean-Pierre Bacri, Anne Alvaro, Alain Chabat, Agnès Jaoui, Gérard Lanvin and Ch ... (Le Goût des autres)''. He is married to Chantal Benoist, an actress, model and singer who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nora Arnezeder
Nora Arnezeder (born 8 May 1989) is a French actress and singer. The recipient of a Lumières Award, she is an accomplished actress in the French film industry. Early life Arnezeder was born in Paris, France. Her father Wolfgang Arnezeder is Austrian and Catholic, whereas her mother Piera Schinasi is an Egyptian Jew and of Sephardic Jewish descent. While she was still in high school, she studied acting, dancing and singing at the renowned drama school Cours Florent. Career Arnezeder's first major role was in 2008 in '' Paris 36'' (French: ''Faubourg 36'') directed by Christophe Barratier, and for which Arnezeder won the Lumières Award as well as the Étoile d'Or award. In this film, Arnezeder also performed the song "Loin de Paname", that was nominated for the Best Original Song at the 82nd Academy Awards. In 2009, Arnezeder was the face of Guerlain's fragrance L'Idylle. In 2012, Arnezeder appeared in the film ''Safe House'', as the girlfriend of Ryan Reynolds' character. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel Zeitoun
Ariel Zeitoun (born 26 September 1949) is a French director, producer, and screenwriter. Zeitoun started as a producer in 1979 with '. Later, he wrote the script for and directed '' Souvenirs, souvenirs''. In 2013 Zeitoun directed the historical drama '' Angélique'', loosely based on the book of "Angélique, the Marquise of the Angels" by Anne Golon, which earned him international recognition by the critics and the public alike. Filmography * 1984 : '' Souvenirs, Souvenirs'' * 1987 : '' Saxo'' * 1988 : ''L'enfance de l'art'' (producer) * 1990 : '' Baby Blood'' (producer) * 1993 : '' Le Nombril du monde'' * 1997 : '' Une femme très très très amoureuse'' * 1997 : '' XXL'' * 1998 : '' Bimboland'' * 2001 : ''Yamakasi The Yamakasi ( ln, ya makási) are the original group of '' l'art du deplacement'' (parkour) practitioners from Lisses, France. The nine original members were David Belle, Sébastien Foucan, Châu Belle Dinh, Williams Belle, Yann Hnautra, Laur ...'' * 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelique And The Sultan
''Angelique and the Sultan'' (French: ''Angélique et le Sultan'') is a 1968 historical adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie and starring Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein and Jean-Claude Pascal. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. It was the last entry in the five film series based on the novels by Anne and Serge Golon. A planned sixth film ''Angelique the Rebel'' was announced but never made. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. It was shot at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. Cast * Michèle Mercier as Angélique de Peyrac * Robert Hossein as Jeoffrey de Peyrac * Jean-Claude Pascal as Osman Ferradji * Jacques Santi as Vateville * Helmuth Schneider as Colin Paturel * Roger Pigaut as le Marquis d'Escrainville * Ettore Manni as Jason * Erno Crisa as Turkish Ambassador * Bruno Dietrich as Corlano * Pasquale Martino as Savary * Renato De Carmine as Jason * Henri Cogan as Bolbec * Aly Ben Ayed as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Untamable Angelique
''Untamable Angelique'' (French: ''Indomptable Angélique'') is a 1967 historical adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie and starring Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein and Roger Pigaut. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. It was the fourth in the five film series based on the novels by Anne and Serge Golon. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. It was shot at Cinecittà Studios in Rome. Synopsis After discovering that her first husband is still alive, Angélique travels to the South of France not knowing that he is now a notorious pirate. Captured by some slave traders she is taken to Crete where she is intended to be sold. Main cast * Michèle Mercier as Angélique de Peyrac * Robert Hossein as Jeoffrey de Peyrac * Roger Pigaut as Le Marquis d'Escrainville * Christian Rode as Le Duc de Vivonne * Ettore Manni as Jason * Bruno Dietrich as Coriano * Pasquale Martino as Savary * Sieghardt Rupp as Mille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelique And The King
''Angelique and the King'' (French: ''Angélique et le Roy''), Italian: ''Angelica alla corte del re'') is a 1966 historical adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie. It stars Michèle Mercier. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. Location shooting took place at Versailles, the Abbey of Fontenay, the Château de Chantilly and Senlis. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. Plot In the third film of the Angelique series, the title character is sent on a mission by King Louis XIV of France. Later she learns that rumors are spreading that she is the King's mistress. In addition, she learns a secret that a satanic cult are practicing human sacrifices. Cast *Michèle Mercier as Angélique de Plessis-Bellière *Robert Hossein as Jeoffrey de Peyrac *Jean Rochefort as Desgrez *Claude Giraud as Philippe de Plessis-Bellières *Jacques Toja as Louis XIV *Sami Frey as Bachtiary B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvelous Angelique
''Marvelous Angelique'' (French: ''Merveilleuse Angélique'') is a 1965 historical romantic adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie. It is the second film in the Angélique series, based upon the novels by Anne and Serge Golon, and a sequel to ''Angélique, Marquise des Anges''. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany.Klossner p.256 It was made at the Billancourt Studios in Paris and the Cinecitta Studios in Rome. Location shooting took place at Versailles. The sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. Synopsis After the execution of Jeoffrey de Peyrac, Angélique finds refuge at the Cour des Miracles and the boss Calembredaine; he turns out to be her childhood friend and first love Nicolas. With his help she finds her children. After a fight between two rival gangs, Nicolas is shot and Angélique is arrested and sent to the Châtelet. She asks the captain to let her go rescue her children, he agrees but she has to come back to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angélique, Marquise Des Anges
''Angélique, Marquise des Anges'' is a 1964 historical romance film directed by Bernard Borderie and starring Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein and Jean Rochefort. It is based on the 1956 novel of the same name by Anne and Serge Golon. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome and the Billancourt Studios in Paris and on location at the Château de Tanlay and Fontenay Abbey. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. The film was a major hit across Continental Europe, and in 1967 was distributed in Britain. It was followed by four sequels starting with ''Marvelous Angelique. Synopsis In mid-17th century France, young Louis XIV is struggling for his throne, beggars and thieves haunt Paris and brigands roam the countryside. Fifth child of an impoverished country nobleman, Angélique de Sancé de Monteloup grows up in the Poitou marshlands. Her logical destiny would be to marry a po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Hossein
Robert Hossein (30 December 1927 – 31 December 2020) was a French film actor, director, and writer. He directed the 1982 adaptation of ''Les Misérables'' and appeared in '' Vice and Virtue'', '' Le Casse'', ''Les Uns et les Autres'' and ''Venus Beauty Institute''. His other roles include Michèle Mercier's husband in the '' Angélique'' series, a gunfighter in the Spaghetti Western '' Cemetery Without Crosses'' (which he also directed and co-wrote), and a Catholic priest who falls in love with Claude Jade and becomes a communist in '' Forbidden Priests''. Cinematic career Hossein started directing films in 1955 with ''Les Salauds vont en enfer'', from a story by Frédéric Dard whose novels and plays went on to furnish Hossein with much of his later film material. Right from the start Hossein established his characteristic trademarks: using a seemingly straightforward suspense plot and subverting its conventions (sometimes to the extent of a complete disregard of the tradi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
