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Rosy Varte
Rosy Varte (22 November 1923 – 14 January 2012) was a French actress of Armenian descent. She made more than 100 film and television appearances during her career. She starred in the 1972 film ''The Bar at the Crossing'', which was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival. She was a voice actress in the cartoon Western movies, '' Daisy Town'' (1971, as "Lulu Carabine") and ''La Ballade des Dalton'' (1978, as "Miss Worthlesspenny"). Life and career Born Nevarte Manouelian in Istanbul, Turkey, she emigrated to France at an early age. She appeared in comedies. From 1985 to 1993, she had the title role (Maguy Boissier) in 333 episodes of the hit TV series ''Maguy''. In 2007, she won the ''7 d'Or'' award for Best Actress for playing Maguy Boissier. Death She died 14 January 2012 at the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, aged 88, following a battle with bronchitis, which degenerated into a lung infection, according to her widower, director Pierre Badel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istanbul
Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the list of European cities by population within city limits, most populous European city, and the world's List of largest cities, 15th-largest city. The city was founded as Byzantium ( grc-gre, Βυζάντιον, ) in the 7th century BCE by Ancient Greece, Greek settlers from Megara. In 330 CE, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great made it his imperial capital, renaming it first as New Rome ( grc-gre, Νέα Ῥώμη, ; la, Nova Roma) and then as Constantinople () after himself. The city grew in size and influence, eventually becom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gigolo (1960 Film)
''The Gigolo'' (french: Le gigolo) is a 1960 French romantic drama film written and directed by Jacques Deray. It is loosely based on the novel ''Le Gigolo'' written by Jacques Robert.''Cahiers du cinéma'', Issues 55-60. Éditions de l'Étoile, 1971. p. 61. Plot Agatha, a wealthy widow in her 40s, falls in love with the handsome doctor Damper. She then wants to end her former relationship with her young lover Jacky, who is not ready to let go. Cast * Alida Valli : Agathe * Jean-Claude Brialy : Jacky * Jean Chevrier : Dr. Dampier * Valérie Lagrange : Gillou * Philippe Nicaud : Édouard * Julien Bertheau : Commissioner * Jean Degrave : Bligny * Rosy Varte : Marilyn * Jeanne Pérez : Marthe * Sacha Briquet Sacha Briquet (1930–2010) was a French actor, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Biography He notably played the character of Albert Travling in the children's television program L'Île aux enfants. He signed a book of memories, ''Comédien, pourquo ... : Man at bar Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Viager
''Le Viager'' is a French comedy film directed by Pierre Tchernia. It was released in 1972, adapted from a script by René Goscinny, the creator of the Asterix comics. Plot In 1930 in Paris, Dr Léon Galipeau examines 59-year-old Louis Martinet. Convinced that his patient has a maximum of two years to live, Galipeau convinces his brother Emile to use a 'viager' (life annuity) to buy Martinet's lovely country house in the fishing village of Saint-Tropez (at the time, St-Tropez was not the world renowned destination it is today). The 'viager' is a French system whereby someone buys a house from a person, repaying them by instalments until the person's death, only upon which the house finally transfers to the buyer. Thanks to Martinet's declining health, the Galipeau expect to not pay for long and get his house for cheap. Thinking Dr Galipeau is right, despite the fact that the doctor is always wrong whenever he says something (a running gag throughout the movie), Emile, under the ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisy Town (1971 Film)
''Daisy Town'' (also known as ''Lucky Luke'') is a 1971 French-Belgian film based upon the comic book character Lucky Luke and making it his first animated appearance. A Lucky Luke comic based on the film, with the title '' Daisy Town'' was released in 1982, drawn by Pascal Dabère. Plot Crossing the plains, a wagon train comes across a solitary daisy growing out of the vast wasteland. The leader of the expedition decides that the rest of their party will set up their new town on the site. In honor of the flower, the citizens name the new homestead, 'Daisy Town'. However, no sooner is the town finished, then it begins to attract all manner of trouble-makers and desperadoes. One day, Lucky Luke comes riding into town astride his horse, Jolly Jumper. After taking care of most of the trouble in the saloon, Luke is assailed on his way to find quarters for the night. However, every single outlaw is taken care of by Luke. These actions don't go unnoticed by the townsfolk. The next mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mon Oncle Benjamin
''Mon oncle Benjamin'' (''My Uncle Benjamin'') is a 1969 French film directed by Édouard Molinaro, starring Jacques Brel and Claude Jade. The film is based on a once-popular French comic novel ' by Claude Tillier (1842). The 1969 film ''Don't Grieve'', directed by the Georgian Georgi Daneliya, is also based on Tillier's novel as was Francis Bousquet's 1942 comic opera ''Mon oncle Benjamin''.Yoken, Melvin B. (1978)"Claude Tillier" ''The Old Century and the New: Essays in Honor of Charles Angoff'', pp. 228–229. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. The film was released on 28 November 1969. Plot The story is set in 1750 during the time of Louis XV. Benjamin (Jacques Brel) is a country doctor in love with the beautiful innkeeper's daughter, Manette (Claude Jade), but she refuses his advances until he produces a marriage contract. After suffering a humiliating practical joke and condemned to prison, Benjamin escapes with Manette, who realizes she prefers happiness to a mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sultans (film)
''The Sultans'' (French: ''Les Sultans'', Italian: ''L'amante italiana'') is a 1966 French-Italian drama film directed by Jean Delannoy. Plot Cast * Gina Lollobrigida : Lisa Bortoli * Louis Jourdan : Laurent Messager * Corinne Marchand : Mireille * Daniel Gélin : Léo * Philippe Noiret : Michel dit « Michou » * Muriel Baptiste : Kim Messager * Renée Faure : Odette Messager * Rosy Varte : Delphine * Claude Gensac : Marcelle * Lucia Modugno Lucia may refer to: Arts and culture * ''Lucía'', a 1968 Cuban film by Humberto Solás * ''Lucia'' (film), a 2013 Kannada-language film * '' Lucia & The Best Boys'', a Scottish indie rock band formerly known as ''LUCIA'' * "Lucia", a Swedish c ... : Maguy References External links *''Les Sultans''at Films de France 1966 drama films 1966 films Films directed by Jean Delannoy French drama films 1960s French-language films Italian drama films Films with screenplays by Jean-Loup Dabadie 1960s French films 1960s Italia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas The Impostor
''Thomas the Impostor'' (french: Thomas l'imposteur) is a 1965 French drama film directed by Georges Franju and starring Emmanuelle Riva, Fabrice Rouleau, Sophie Dares, Jean Marais and Charles Aznavour. It is based on a novel of the same name by Jean Cocteau. Plot The film is set during World War I, as Paris is expected to fall to the Germans. The Princesse de Bormes, a widow, helps wounded soldiers by evacuating them from the front and bringing them to her villa in Paris for medical care. However, the authorities will not give the Princess and the soldiers passes to return to Paris. The situation changes when an innocent 16-year-old boy, Guillaume Thomas de Fontenoy, joins the authorities and is mistaken as the nephew of the popular General de Fontenoy. Thomas is able to use his position of posing as the general's nephew to cut through the red tape, in order to help the Princess. She is entranced by Thomas, and her daughter, Henriette, falls in love with him. However, Tho ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Male Companion
''Male Companion'' (french: Un monsieur de compagnie) is a 1964 romantic comedy film written and directed by Philippe de Broca, based on the 1961 novel ''Gentleman in Waiting'' by André Couteaux. The film stars Jean-Pierre Cassel. Plot Antoine was raised into the easy life by his very rich grandfather. Following the death of his grandfather, the money has gone and Antoine falls under the influence of various "easy" people. Cast * Jean-Pierre Cassel as Antoine * Catherine Deneuve as Isabelle * Jean-Pierre Marielle as Balthazar * Irina Demick as Nicole * Annie Girardot as Clara * Sandra Milo as Maria * Marcel Dalio as Krieg von Spiel * Jean-Claude Brialy as prince * André Luguet as grandfather * Valérie Lagrange as Louisette * Paolo Stoppa as Professor Gaetano * Adolfo Celi as Benvenuto * Rosemary Dexter as student * Jacques Dynam as Isabelle's father * Rosy Varte as Isabelle's mother * Memmo Carotenuto as policeman in Rome * Giustino Durano as baker * Geneviève Fontanel as So ... [...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 poo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine And Colette
''Antoine and Colette'' (french: Antoine et Colette) is a 1962 French short film written and directed by François Truffaut. It is the second installment in Truffaut's five-film series about Antoine Doinel, the character he follows from boyhood to adulthood. ''Antoine and Colette'' was made for the 1962 anthology collection ''Love at Twenty'', which also featured shorts from the renowned directors Shintarô Ishihara, Marcel Ophüls, Renzo Rossellini and Andrzej Wajda. Antoine Doinel — and Jean-Pierre Léaud, the actor who played him in all five films — had made his screen debut in 1959 with Truffaut's first film, ''The 400 Blows''. Truffaut's tender, semi-autobiographical film about the young Antoine and his gradual descent into petty crime had introduced the world to the French New Wave, a short-lived but highly influential outpouring of work from young filmmakers such as Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Chabrol and Éric Rohmer. Plot ''Antoine and Colette'' catches up with Antoine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love At Twenty
''Love at Twenty'' (french: L'Amour à vingt ans, ja, 二十歳の恋, Hatachi no koi, it, L'amore a vent'anni, german: Liebe mit zwanzig, pl, Miłość dwudziestolatków) is a 1962 French-produced omnibus project of Pierre Roustang, consisting of five segments directed by five directors from five countries. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. The first segment, titled ''Antoine and Colette'' is by François Truffaut (France) and returns actor Jean-Pierre Léaud to the role of Antoine Doinel, a role he played three years earlier in ''The 400 Blows'' and would return to again in 1968 (''Stolen Kisses''), 1970 ('' Bed and Board'') and 1979 ('' Love on the Run''). It concerns the frustrations of love for the now 17-year-old Doinel and the unresponsive girl he adores. The second segment, the directorial debut of 21-year-old Renzo Rossellini (Italy), son of Roberto Rossellini and later a noted producer himself, tells the story of a tough mistress wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
