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'Fanfan la Tulipe' is a 1952 French comedy adventure film directed by Christian-Jaque. It has also been categorized under swashbuckler films. The film starred Grard Philipe and Gina Lollobrigida. The film was remade in 2003 with Penlope Cruz in Lollobrigida's role.

Plot summary



The film is set in France during the Seven Years' War. As the film begins, Fanfan (Grard Philipe) is a charming, attractive young man who is trying to escape a shotgun marriage. At this vulnerable point in his life, he is approached by the daughter of a recruiting officer, Adeline (played by Gina Lollobrigida), who tells him that if he joins the army, he will find fame, fortune, and will marry the king's daughter. Accordingly, he joins the army, only to discover that she made the whole thing up in order for her father to get a recruiting bonus. Nevertheless, encouraged by a series of improbable circumstances, he accepts her prediction as his destiny. A series of events ensues which shows off to great advantage his athleticism and leadership ability. As the film progresses, we become aware of a developing attraction between himself and Adeline which however conflicts with his perceived "destiny" of marrying a king's daughter.

Cast



* Grard Philipe as Fanfan la Tulipe

* Gina Lollobrigida as Adeline La Franchise

* Marcel Herrand as Louis XV

* Olivier Hussenot as Tranche-Montagne

* Nol Roquevert as Fier--Bras

* Henri Rollan as Le marchal d'Estres

* Nerio Bernardi as La Franchise

* Jean-Marc Tennberg as Lebel

* Genevive Page as La marquise de Pompadour

* as Henriette de France

* Lolita De Silva as La dame d'honneur

* Irne Young as Marion

* Georgette Anys as Madame Tranche-Montagne

* as Guillot

* Lucien Callamand as Le marchal de Brandebourg

Production



The film was photographed in black-and-white by Christian Matras. A colorized version was created (supervised by Sophie Juin for Les Films Ariane) and issued in 2000 on DVD in Europe alongside the original version.Ren Chateau Vido (France), 2000.

Awards



;Won

*1952 Berlin International Film Festival Silver Berlin Bear

*1952 Cannes Film Festival Best Director

;Nominated

*1952 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prize of the Festival

References




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