Fanfan the Hussar (1952)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Fanfan, the hussar |
| Original title | Fanfan la Tulipe |
| Country of production | France |
| original language | French |
| Publishing year | 1952 |
| length | 102 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Christian-Jaque |
| script |
René Wheeler René Fallet Henri Jeanson |
| production | Alexandre Mnouchkine |
| music | Georges van Parys , Maurice Thiriet |
| camera | Christian Matras |
| cut | Jacques Desagneaux |
| occupation | |
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Fanfan, der Husar (Original title: Fanfan la Tulipe ) is a coat-and-sword film from 1952 with Gérard Philipe , directed by Christian-Jaque . The film turns against feudalism, militarism and the arrogance of the courtiers with biting mockery.
action
In order to avoid a forced marriage with a peasant girl, Leichtfuß Fanfan made off and signed up for the French army after "fortune teller" Adeline had predicted a brilliant career for him and that he was even the daughter of King Louis XV. , Henriette, I'm going to get married. After signing the contract with the army recruiters, Fanfan discovers that Adeline is the daughter of the recruiting sergeant La Franchise and has already lured many into the army with this "prediction". Fanfan makes the decision to keep the prediction true. He saves the life of Madame Pompadour, the king's lover, in an attack by highwaymen. As a thank you he receives a tulip-shaped brooch from her. So he adopted the nickname “La Tulipe”.
When he wants to visit Henriette a little later and enters her castle, he is arrested and sentenced to death. Shortly before the execution, Adeline confesses her love to him. Fanfan, who also loves her, rejects her to make it easier for her to say goodbye. Adeline saves him through personal intercession with Louis XV. life, but this wants amorous consideration for it. The branch on which Fanfan is to be attached is sawn. When Fanfan breaks off the branch during the execution, this is interpreted as a divine judgment and he is pardoned.
Adeline is kidnapped, followed by a fanfan and his friend. By chance they get into the enemy's headquarters and can capture the generals there. When this is reported to the king, he is initially disappointed, since in his opinion high losses are part of a victory; however, he can be put off until the next time. In thanks, Fanfan is promoted and is allowed to marry the king's ward: Adeline, who is adopted by the king when it turns out that she is in fact the king's illegitimate daughter. So your prophecy has come true.
background
The film, which was the international breakthrough for Gina Lollobrigida, was released in German cinemas on July 31, 1952. It was shown in GDR cinemas on January 29, 1954. On November 6, 1961, it was first broadcast on German television by ARD. It was released on DVD in 2006.
Film composer Georges van Parys also wrote the music for the German version of the first adventure four-part on ZDF, Robinson Crusoe (1964).
The story of Fanfan has already been filmed several times. Two silent film versions are from 1907 and 1925. In 2003, another film adaptation followed under the title Fanfan der Hussar with Vincent Perez and Penélope Cruz in the leading roles.
Reviews
The lexicon of the international film wrote, Fanfan, the hussar offers "lovable-cheeky, witty-ironic entertainment" and is "cheerful and lively". The “landscape and decorations” in particular have been staged in an advantageous manner, while the events “are driven lightly from climax to climax”, with the action scenes remaining “carefree and lovable”.
Awards
- 1952: Cannes Film Festival 1952 - Director award for Christian-Jaque
- 1952: Berlin Film Festival 1952 - Silver Bear for Christian-Jaque
synchronization
| role | actor | Voice actor |
|---|---|---|
| Fanfan, La Tulipe | Gérard Philipe | Dietrich Haugk |
| Adeline | Gina Lollobrigida | Maria Landrock |
| Louis XV | Marcel Herrand | Wolfgang Eichberger |
| La franchise | Nerio Bernardi | Erik Jelde |
| Lebel | Jean-Marc Tennberg | Otto Brüggemann |
| sergeant | Noël Roquevert | Werner Lieven |
| teller | Jean Debucourt | OE Hasse |
literature
- Benjamin Rochefort: Fanfan the Hussar. Lübbe Bastei Verlag, ISBN 3-404-11177-X .
Web links
- Fanfan la Tulipe in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Fanfan, the Husar at rotten tomatoes (English)
- Sound carrier with the film music on soundtrackcollector.com (English)
- Still photos on notrecinema.com (French)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Fanfan, the hussar. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed November 18, 2016 .
- ↑ Fanfan, the hussar. In: synchronkartei.de. German dubbing file , accessed on August 10, 2018 .