Monsieur Vincent
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Monsieur Vincent |
| Original title | Monsieur Vincent |
| Country of production | France |
| original language | French |
| Publishing year | 1947 |
| length | 111 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Maurice Cloche |
| script |
Jean Anouilh , Jean Bernard-Luc |
| production | Viscount George de la Grandiere |
| music | Jean-Jacques Grünenwald |
| camera | Claude Renoir |
| cut | Jean Feyte |
| occupation | |
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Monsieur Vincent (original title Monsieur Vincent , reference title Der Heilige Vinzenz ) is a French film from 1947 about Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), who is considered the founder of modern Caritas and priestly father of the poor. Directed by Maurice Cloche , Pierre Fresnay stars in the role of Saint. Key roles are occupied by Aimé Clarimond as Cardinal Richelieu, Jean Debucourt as Count of Joigny and Lise Delamare as Countess of Joigny.
action
After Vincent de Paul finished his studies in theology , he was ordained a priest in 1600 . During his work in different places, an inner change takes place in him through encounters with the poorest people in society, personal crises and also through the influence of the later Cardinal de Bérulle . So he gives up his privileged position as a private tutor with the aristocratic family Gondy to take care of the poor and sick.
He accepts a job as a simple priest in a parish in an area of France particularly hard hit by the plague to support those who need his help most. Louise de Marillac, a widow with a big heart, is so touched by his example that she follows him.
For Monsieur Vincent it is shocking to experience the unbelievable conditions under which many people have to live, he can hardly understand that those affected are nevertheless suspicious of improvements. Although he is confronted with the fact that violence, pettiness, selfishness and arrogance prevail among the poor - as everywhere - and that they often ask for more than they are ready to give themselves, he sticks to his mission. On the other hand, there are also many who want to help improve their own life and that of others. Vincent de Paul's selfless actions quickly made him known beyond the country's borders. This helps him to seek support for his endeavors from those who have the resources and influence to make his plans come true, whether in missionary work, building hospitals, and providing relief to war victims. Monsieur Vincent knows very well what suffering is, since in his youth he had to spend several years in captivity and slavery. In Paris he also advocates improving the situation of the galley slaves and causes a sensation when he takes the place of one of these tortured men.
The film describes the efforts that Vincenz takes from Paul to ensure peace and harmony among the peasants and the nobles while the plague rages in Europe . Despite all adversities and obstacles, he does not allow himself to be dissuaded from his benevolent path. The support of well-off women is a great help to him, so that in 1617 he can found the first brotherhood of Christian love, a charitable women's association that cares for the poor and cares for the sick. Even on his deathbed, he finds the strength to give helpful words to a young novice who also wants to dedicate his life to the poor.
Production, background
It is a production of Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique (EDIC), Office Familial de Documentaire Artistique (OFDA) and Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC). The shooting took place in the Studios des Buttes-Chaumont and the Radio-Cinéma Studios in Paris as well as in the French commune of Pérouges in the Ain of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region .
Monsieur Vincent was the first French film to win an Oscar . Pierre Fresnay's casting for the title role was highly controversial at the time. During the Nazi era, he was one of the most prominent stars of the film company Continental, which was under German management at the time, for example in Clouzot's works The Murderer Walls No. 21 (1942) and The Raven . After the liberation, he was branded a collaborator and spent several weeks in prison before charges were dropped. With the film adaptation of Monsieur Vincent , he regained his reputation with an achievement that is often referred to as his best.
history
Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was a French priest who is considered the founder of modern charity due to his work in the field of poor relief and nursing . He was in 1729 by Benedict XIII. beatified and in 1737 by Clemens XII. - among other things because of his commitment to the sick, beggars, foundlings, neglected young people, the mentally ill, convicts, refugees and displaced persons - canonized. In 1885 he was from Leo XIII. appointed patron saint of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul . For him the motto was: "Love is action." He is one of the social champions of the 17th century.
publication
The film premiered in France on November 5, 1947. In Sweden it was launched on September 20, 1948, in Portugal on November 5, 1948 and in the USA on December 20, 1948. In the Federal Republic of Germany it was shown for the first time in 1949, sometimes with the subtitle A Life for Humanity , also in Austria, where it was published on May 6th under the title Saint Vincent . On January 9, 1972, the film ran for the first time on television in the ZDF program .
In 1949 it started in Argentina and Japan, in 1950 in Finland and Australia. It has also been published in Brazil, Ukraine and Yugoslavia.
criticism
At Rotten Tomatoes , the film achieved 78% approval with 283 ratings.
“Staged with historical fidelity, sensitive and without any false pathos. But above all, thanks to the internalized representation by Pierre Fresnay, it is an experience-packed work. "
James Travers of Films de France wrote that the underlying theme of the film was actually unsuitable for a mainstream hit movie. Despite its gloomy tone and religious context, Monsieur Vincent attracted 7.1 million viewers at the time and was the second most popular French film of the year, after Alexandre Esway's patriotic war epic Le Bataillon du ciel . Travers went on to say that the film was not only a box-office hit in France, it also attracted international attention and was particularly well received in the United States. There is hardly a French film from the 1940s that is more important for our time, said Travers. His message is as topical as it was in the dark years of post-war gloom. In the greatest role of his career, Pierre Fresnay conveys not only captivating warmth and humanity, but also a touching fragility.
For SDG by decentFilms , it's a beautifully crafted , award-winning biopic with Pierre Fresnay, which is as brittle and captivating as its determined, strong-willed protagonist. Cloche and cameraman Claude Renoir recorded the film in black and white based on a sensitive script by Jean Anouilh and made the cinema an outstanding film. Monsieur Vincent is a beautiful, inspiring film that is worth watching more than once.
Awards
- 1947: Award of the film with the Grand Prix du Cinéma Français
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Venice International Film Festival 1947: Pierre Fresnay honored in the “Best Actor” category;
Nomination for Maurice Cloche for the Grand International Award - Academy Awards 1949 : Awarded the Honorary Oscar in the category "Best Foreign Language Film"
- Golden Globe Awards 1950 : nominated in the category "Best Film to Promote International Understanding"
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: nominated in the category "Best Foreign Language Film"
- BAFTA Awards 1949 : nominated in the category "Best Film from any Source"
- In 1995 it was included in the Vatican's film list , which comprises a total of 45 films that are particularly recommended from the perspective of the Holy See.
Web links
- Monsieur Vincent in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Monsieur Vincent at Turner Classic Movies (English)
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Catholic Reform in the Grand Siècle: "Monsieur Vincent" (1947)
Michael Wolfe: Comments on the film adS h-france.net (English) - Monsieur Vincent adS letterboxd.com (English)
- Monsieur Vincent + Monsieur Vincent movie posters adS pics.filmaffinity.com and benitomovieposter.com
- Monsieur Vincent front page old film program
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c James Travers: Monsieur Vincent (1947) adS filmsdefrance.com (English). Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ↑ Monsieur Vincent - A Life for Humanity front page filmpost 359
- ↑ Monsieur Vincent adS rottentomatoes.com (English) with film poster and film images. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ↑ Monsieur Vincent. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed May 8, 2017 .
- ↑ SDG: Monsieur Vincent (1947) adS decentfilms.com (English)
