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Les Misérables (other)
''Les Misérables ''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its origin ...'' is a novel by Victor Hugo. Les Misérables may also refer to: * ''Les Misérables'' (musical), a 1980 stage musical **'' Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert'', a 1995 concert video of the musical ** '' Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary'', a 2010 concert video of the musical ** ''Les Misérables'' (2012 film), a 2012 film adaptation of the musical by Tom Hooper and starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway ** '' Les Misérables: The Staged Concert'', a 2019 concert video of the musical Film and television Adaptations of the novel * ''Les Misérables'' (1909 film), an American film by J. Stuart Blackton * ''Les Misérables'' (1917 film), an American film by Frank Lloyd * ''Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables
''Les Misérables'' ( , ) is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original French title. However, several alternatives have been used, including ''The Miserables'', ''The Wretched'', ''The Miserable Ones'', ''The Poor Ones'', ''The Wretched Poor'', ''The Victims'', and ''The Dispossessed''. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption. Examining the nature of law and grace, the novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic love, romantic and familial love. ''Les Misérables'' has been populariz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (1958 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 1958 film adaptation of the 1862 Victor Hugo novel. Written by Michel Audiard and René Barjavel, the film was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois and stars Jean Gabin as Jean Valjean. Adaptation The bishop's background is briefly sketched rather than detailed as in the novel. Javert is a young boy, the son of a guard in the Toulon prison, when he sees Valjean as a convict. Fantine's body, instead of being thrown into a public grave unceremoniously after Javert arrested Jean Valjean, was still in her deathbed after Jean Valjean escaped jail, and he pays Sister Simplice to bury her properly. Javert comes to arrest Jean Valjean when he is in the house of Thénardier intending to take Cosette with him. Sister Simplice admits Valjean and Cosette to the convent instead of Father Fauchevent. Thénardier, in disguise, meets Marius and proves to him with the help of newspaper clippings that he is completely mistaken about Valjean's criminal past. Cast Production C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucid Fall
Jo Yun-suk (; born March 18, 1975), known by the stage name Lucid Fall (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He began his music career in 1997 as a member of the band Misoni (), but has been most prolific as a solo artist, having released nine studio albums since 2001. Lucid Fall's musical style incorporates folk, pop, and bossa nova. Since moving to Jeju Island in 2014 and becoming a tangerine orchardist, his output has also included ambient compositions. He uses a nylon guitar as his primary instrument and is known for his poetic lyrics. Biography Lucid Fall was born Jo Yun-suk in 1975 in Seoul, South Korea. His family moved to Busan where he spent most of his childhood and attended high school. Musical career In 1993, Lucid Fall won the bronze award at the 5th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest ( 유재하 음악경연대회) with "A Song of Mirror". He formed the band Misoni in March 1997, serving as a lead vocalist and guitarist. They performed around Hongdae and eventually r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (radio Series)
''Les Misérables'' is a seven-part radio series broadcast July 23 – September 3, 1937 (Fridays at 10 p.m. ET), on the Mutual Network. Orson Welles adapted Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, directed the series, and starred as Jean Valjean. The 22-year-old Welles developed the idea of telling stories with first-person narration on the series, which was his first job as a writer-director for radio. Marking the radio debut of the Mercury Theatre, Welles's ''Les Misérables'' was described by biographer Simon Callow as "one of his earliest, finest and most serious achievements on radio". The production costarred Martin Gabel as Javert, Alice Frost as Fantine, and Virginia Nicolson, Welles's first wife, as the adult Cosette. The supporting cast included Ray Collins, Agnes Moorehead, Everett Sloane, Betty Garde, Hiram Sherman, Frank Readick, Richard Widmark, Richard Wilson and William Alland. Episodes See also * Adaptations of ''Les Misérables'' References External links ''Les Misé ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (2019 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 2019 French crime thriller film directed by Ladj Ly in his full-length feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Ly, Giordano Gederlini and Alexis Manenti, based on Ly's 2017 short film of the same name. Manenti stars alongside Damien Bonnard, Djebril Zonga, Issa Percia, Al-Hassan Ly, Steve Tientcheu, Almany Kanoute and Nizar Ben Fatma. The film, set in the commune of Montfermeil in the aftermath of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, is based on a real-life occurrence of police violence which took place in the city on 14 October 2008, and was observed and filmed by Ly. The story follows several characters within the commune, as a theft from a teenager spirals into the threat of a large crisis. The film's title is a reference to the Victor Hugo 1862 novel of the same name, written in Montfermeil and partially set in it; in the novel, Montfermeil is also the setting of the meeting of Jean Valjean and Cosette, a girl abused by her adoptive parents. The film de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (1995 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 1995 film written, produced and directed by Claude Lelouch. Set in France during the first half of the 20th century, the film concerns a poor and illiterate man named Henri Fortin (Jean-Paul Belmondo) who is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic 1862 novel ''Les Misérables'' and begins to see parallels to his own life. The film won the 1995 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Plot As the film opens, Henri's father, a chauffeur also named Henri, is falsely accused of having murdered his boss. During his trial and imprisonment, Henri's mother finds a job in a tavern on a Normandy beach. There Henri sees a film adaptation of ''Les Misérables''. His father dies attempting to escape from prison, and upon hearing the news Henri's mother commits suicide. Henri grows up an orphan and learns boxing. The film next takes up the story of Elisa, a ballerina, and André Ziman, a young Jewish journalist and law student. They meet following a performance of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (British TV Series)
''Les Misérables'' is a British television series based on the 1862 French historical novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. Adapted by Andrew Davies and directed by Tom Shankland, it stars Dominic West, David Oyelowo, and Lily Collins. The series was produced by the BBC with support from PBS member station WGBH Boston's ''Masterpiece'' series. BBC Studios handles the distribution for the series. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom between 30 December 2018 and 3 February 2019. In Canada, the series started broadcasting on 10 January 2021 on CBC and CBC Gem. Cast * Dominic West as Jean Valjean * David Oyelowo as Javert * Lily Collins as Fantine Thibault * Adeel Akhtar as Monsieur Thénardier * Johnny Flynn as Felix Tholomyès * Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Col. Pontmercy * David Bradley as Monsieur Gillenormand * Derek Jacobi as Bishop Myriel * Ron Cook as Hair and Teeth Dealer * Alan David as the Scribe * Kathryn Hunter as Madame Victurnien * Olivia Colman as Madame R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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 take hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (1982 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 1982 French drama film directed by Robert Hossein. It is one of the numerous screen adaptations of the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. It was entered into the 13th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a Special Prize. Plot summary Cast * Lino Ventura as Jean Valjean * Michel Bouquet as Inspecteur Javert * Évelyne Bouix as Fantine * Christiane Jean as Cosette ** Valentine Bordelet as Cosette (child) * Jean Carmet as Thénardier * Françoise Seigner as La Thénardier * Frank David as Marius * Candice Patou as Éponine ** Agathe Ladner as Éponine (child) * Emmanuel Curtil as Gavroche * Hervé Furic as Enjolras (as Hervé Fulric) * Louis Seigner as Monseigneur Myriel * Fernand Ledoux as Gillenormand * Paul Préboist as Fauchelevent * Corinne Dacla as Azelma ** Catherine Di Rigo as Azelma (child) (as Kathleen Di Rigo) * Robin Renucci as Courfeyrac * Christian Benedetti as Combeferre (as Christian Bénédetti) * Tony Joudrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Misérables (1978 Film)
''Les Misérables'' is a 1978 British television film, made-for-television film adaptation of the Les Misérables, 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. The film was written by John Gay (screenwriter), John Gay, produced by Lew Grade, and directed by Glenn Jordan (no relation to star Richard Jordan). The film originally aired on U.S. television on CBS on 27 December 1978. Plot The plot follows the general outline of the Les Misérables#Plot, novel of the same name, omitting many details and some entire episodes. The narrative is strictly chronological and avoids the digressions required to mirror the novel's structure. Many of the novel's minor characters do not appear or are combined. For example, the role of the Thénardiers is reduced to a scene in which Valjean ransoms Cosette from them. The film begins with Jean Valjean's theft and then lingers in the Toulon prison where his mistreatment is detailed under the gaze of Javert, who witnesses Valjean's amazing feat of str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
