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Une Vie (Maupassant)
''Une vie'' also known as ''L'Humble Vérité'' is the first novel written by Guy de Maupassant. It was serialised in 1883 in the ''Gil Blas'', then published in book form the same year as ''L'Humble Vérité''. It was the basis for the 1958 film '' One Life'', directed by Alexandre Astruc, an award-winning 2016 film directed by Stéphane Brizé, as well as a 2019 play directed by Arnaud Denis and starring Clémentine Célarié. Legacy Leo Tolstoy called ''Une Vie'' "an excellent novel, not only incomparably the best novel by Maupassant, but almost the best French novel since Hugo's ''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 ...''." References 1883 French novels French novels adapted into films French novels adapted into plays French-language n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy De Maupassant
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (, ; ; 5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, as well as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives, destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms. Maupassant was a protégé of Gustave Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, seemingly effortless ''dénouements''. Many are set during the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught up in events beyond their control, are permanently changed by their experiences. He wrote 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, " Boule de Suif" ("The Dumpling", 1880), is often considered his most famous work. Biography Henri-René-Albert-Guy de Maupassant, born on 5 August 1850 at the late 16th-century Château de Miromes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Blas (periodical)
''Gil Blas'' (or ''Le Gil Blas'') was a Parisian literary periodical named for Alain-René Lesage's novel ''Gil Blas''. It was founded by the sculptor Augustin-Alexandre Dumont in November 1879. ''Gil Blas'' serialized novels, such as Émile Zola's '' Germinal'' (1884) and ''L'Œuvre'' (1885), before they appeared in book form. Numerous Guy de Maupassant short stories debuted in ''Gil Blas''. The journal was also known for its opinionated arts and theatre criticism. Contributors included René Blum, Alexandru Bogdan-Pitești, and Abel Hermant. Théophile Steinlen and Albert Guillaume provided illustrations. ''Gil Blas'' was published regularly until 1914, when there was a short hiatus due to the outbreak of World War I. Afterwards, it was published intermittently until 1938."Gil Blas," |
One Life (1958 Film)
''One Life'' () is a 1958 French drama film directed by Alexandre Astruc, starring Maria Schell and Christian Marquand. It is also known as ''End of Desire'' in the United States. It is set in the 19th century and tells the story of the unhappy marriage between an idealistic woman of aristocratic background and a cynical man. The film is based on the novel ''Une Vie'' by Guy de Maupassant. It was shown in competition at the 19th Venice International Film Festival. It had 2,315,098 admissions in France. The song "Une Vie", written by Roman Vlad and Marc Lanjean, was released as a single by Maria Schell in 1958, and covered by Eddie Barclay's big band in 1959. Cast * Maria Schell as Jeanne Dandieu * Christian Marquand as Julien de Lamare * Ivan Desny as De Fourcheville * Pascale Petit as Rosalie * Antonella Lualdi as Gilberte de Fourcheville * Louis Arbessier as M. Dandieu * Marie-Hélène Dasté as Mme. Dandieu * Michel de Slubicki as Paul de Lamare * Andrée Tainsy Andrée M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandre Astruc
Alexandre Astruc (; 13 July 1923 – 19 May 2016) was a French film critic and film director. Biography Before becoming a film director he was a journalist, novelist and film critic. His contribution to the auteur theory centers on his notion of the ''caméra-stylo'' or "camera-pen" and the idea that directors should wield their cameras like writers use their pens.Alexandre Astruc, "The Birth of a New Avant-Garde: La Caméra-Stylo," in ''The New Wave'', ed. Peter Graham, pp. 17-23. Trans. from "Naissance d'une nouvelle avant-garde: la caméra-stylo," ''L'Écran Français'' 144, 30 March 1948. In 1994 he was awarded the René Clair Award for his whole body of film work. Selected filmography ''(s) indicates films also co-scripted by Astruc'' *1949: ''Ulysse ou Les mauvaises rencontres'' also known as ''Aller et retour'', a short film; Astruc also wrote the scenario *1952: '' The Crimson Curtain'' (s) (Le rideau cramoisi) *1952: ''La Putain respectueuse'' *1955: '' Les Mauvaises ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Woman's Life (film)
''A Woman's Life'' (french: Une vie) is a 2016 French-Belgian drama film directed by Stéphane Brizé. It is based on the Guy de Maupassant's novel ''Une vie''. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival where it won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film in competition. It was awarded the Louis Delluc Prize for Best Film in 2016. Cast * Judith Chemla as Jeanne du Perthuis des Vauds * Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Simon-Jacques Le Perthuis des Vauds * Yolande Moreau as Adélaïde Le Perthuis des Vauds * Swann Arlaud as Julien de Lamare * Nina Meurisse as Rosalie * Finnegan Oldfield as Paul de Lamare * Clotilde Hesme as Gilberte de Fourville * Alain Beigel as Georges de Fourville * Olivier Perrier as Picot * François-Xavier Ledoux as Tolbiac * Lucette Beudin as Ludivine * Sarah Durand as Françoise * Marc Olry as Ferdinant de Vauvert * Lise Lamétrie as Cousin Rose Production The film was shot in Normandy Normandy (; french: link ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stéphane Brizé
Stéphane Brizé (born 18 October 1966) is a French film director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Life and career Stéphane Brizé was born on 18 October 1966 in Rennes, France. He attended a University Institutes of Technology and moved to Paris, where he started his career in theater and television, before moving on to short films and feature films. His 2015 film '' The Measure of a Man'' was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival The 68th Cannes Film Festival was held from 13 to 24 May 2015. Joel and Ethan Coen were the Presidents of the Jury for the main competition. It was the first time that two people chaired the jury. Since the Coen brothers each received a separate .... Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brize, Stephane Living people 1966 births Actors from Rennes French male film actors French film directors French male screenwriters French screenwriters French film producers Mass media p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clémentine Célarié
Clémentine Célarié (born 12 October 1957) is a French actress, writer, director and singer.Clémentine Célarié et ses fils '''', 02.02.2013 Life and career She was born as Meryem Célarié in in what was then the French colony of on 12 October 1957. After passing her Baccalaureate, she spent a year living in the |
Leo Tolstoy
Count Lev Nikolayevich TolstoyTolstoy pronounced his first name as , which corresponds to the romanization ''Lyov''. () (; russian: link=no, Лев Николаевич Толстой,In Tolstoy's day, his name was written as in pre-reformed Russian. ; ), usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909; the fact that he never won is a major controversy. Born to an aristocratic Russian family in 1828, Tolstoy's notable works include the novels ''War and Peace'' (1869) and ''Anna Karenina'' (1878), often cited as pinnacles of realist fiction. He first achieved literary acclaim in his twenties with his semi-autobiographical trilogy, ''Childhood'', '' Boyhood'', and ''Youth'' (1852–1856), and '' Sevastopol Sketches'' (1855), based upon his experiences in ... [...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] |
1883 French Novels
Events January–March * January 4 – ''Life'' magazine is founded in Los Angeles, California, United States. * January 10 – A fire at the Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, kills 73 people. * January 16 – The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States civil service, is passed. * January 19 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires begins service in Roselle, New Jersey, United States, installed by Thomas Edison. * February – ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' by Carlo Collodi is first published complete in book form, in Italy. * February 15 – Tokyo Electrical Lightning Grid, predecessor of Tokyo Electrical Power (TEPCO), one of the largest electrical grids in Asia and the world, is founded in Japan. * February 16 – The ''Ladies' Home Journal'' is published for the first time, in the United States. * February 23 – Alabama becomes the first U.S. state to enac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
