Each time Franck and I watch this movie it seems to get even more brilliant. Director Jean-Paul Rappeneau does a wonderful job of bringing this classic French story to screen. Casting Gerard Depardieu, France’s hulking behemoth of acting talent, as the vulnerable Cyrano is a stroke of genius.

Depardieu plays the unattractive, large nosed swordsman to perfection. Tears were streaming down my cheeks as I watched Cyrano pour his heart out in impassioned love letters to his beloved Roxanne, only to have her believe they have been written by one of his handsome underlings, Christian. Cyrano ends up teaching us all a lesson in honour and selfless love….not to mention panache.

There is also a strong Burgundy connection to this movie. Many scenes were shot at the Abbaye de Fontenay in Northern Burgundy, a beautiful old Abbey that is now a classed UNESCO World Heritage Site. A great place to visit while you are in Burgundy.

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Product Description

One of France's literary treasures commands the screen with this "exceptionally graceful adaptation" (Los Angeles Times) that received a Best Foreign Film Golden GlobeÂ(r) and five OscarÂ(r) nominations*, including Best Actor for Gerard Depardieu! Cyrano (Depardieu), a master swordsman and poet, feels he cannot woo his beloved Roxane (Anne Brochet) due to an unfortunate physical flaw: his grotesquely large nose. Resigning himself to helping another suitor, the dashing yet tongue-tied Christian (Vincent Perez), Cyrano uses his mastery of words to win Roxane forhim. But when Roxane finds that she has fallen for Christian's mindand not for his beautywhich of her two suitors will finally possess her heart? *1990: Foreign Language Film, Art Direction-Set Decoration, Costume Design (won), Makeup

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4616 in DVD
• Brand: MGM HOME VIDEO (UNDER FOX)
• Released on: 2004-02-10
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
• Formats: DVD, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: French
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 137 minutes

Features

• One of France's literary treasures commands the screen with this "exceptionally graceful adaptation" (Los Angeles Times) that received a Best Foreign Film Golden Globe® and five Oscar® nominations*, including Best Actor for Gerard Depardieu! Cyrano (Depardieu), a master swordsman and poet, feels he cannot woo his beloved Roxane (Anne Brochet) due to an unfortunate physical flaw: h