Fanfan la Tulipe
Encyclopedia
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 Gérard Philipe
and Gina Lollobrigida
. The film was remade in 2003
with Penélope Cruz
in Lollobrigida's role.
. As the film begins, Fanfan (Gérard 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.
Nominated
Cinema of France
The Cinema of France comprises the art of film and creative movies made within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad.France is the birthplace of cinema and was responsible for many of its early significant contributions. Several important cinematic movements, including the Nouvelle...
comedy
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
adventure film
Adventure film
Adventure films are a genre of film.Unlike pure, low-budget action films they often use their action scenes preferably to display and explore exotic locations in an energetic way....
directed by Christian-Jaque
Christian-Jaque
Christian-Jaque was a French filmmaker. He was married to actress Martine Carol from 1954 to 1959.Christian-Jaque was born at Paris....
. It has also been categorized under swashbuckler films
Swashbuckler films
Swashbuckler films are an action-adventure subgenre often characterised by swordfighting and adventurous heroic characters, often set in Renaissance Western Europe with appropriately lavish costumes. Morality is often clear-cut, heroic characters are clearly heroic and even villains tend to have a...
. The film starred Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe was a prominent French actor, who had appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959.-Career:...
and Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida is an Italian actress, photojournalist and sculptress. She was one of the most popular European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s. She was also an iconic sex symbol of the 1950s. Today, she remains an active supporter of Italian and Italian American causes, particularly the...
. The film was remade in 2003
Fanfan la Tulipe (2003 film)
Fanfan la Tulipe is a 2003 French comedy adventure film directed by Gérard Krawczyk and starring Vincent Perez and Penelope Cruz. It was screened out of competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival...
with Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz Sánchez is a Spanish actress. Signed by an agent at age 15, she made her acting debut at 16 on television and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón, jamón , to critical acclaim...
in Lollobrigida's role.
Plot summary
The film is set in France during the Seven Years' WarSeven Years' War
The Seven Years' War was a global military war between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time and affecting Europe, North America, Central America, the West African coast, India, and the Philippines...
. As the film begins, Fanfan (Gérard 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
- Gérard PhilipeGérard PhilipeGérard Philipe was a prominent French actor, who had appeared in 34 films between 1944 and 1959.-Career:...
as Fanfan La Tulipe - Gina LollobrigidaGina LollobrigidaGina Lollobrigida is an Italian actress, photojournalist and sculptress. She was one of the most popular European actresses of the 1950s and early 1960s. She was also an iconic sex symbol of the 1950s. Today, she remains an active supporter of Italian and Italian American causes, particularly the...
as Adeline La Franchise - Marcel HerrandMarcel HerrandMarcel Herrand was a French stage and film actor best remembered for his roles in swashbuckling or historical films.He appeared in over 25 films between 1932 and 1952....
as Louis XV - Olivier HussenotOlivier Hussenot-Selected filmography:- External links :...
as Tranche-Montagne - Henri RollanHenri RollanHenri Rollan was a French film actor. He appeared in 47 films between 1910 and 1962.-Selected filmography:* De afwezige * Les Trois Mousquetaires * Paris Qui Dort...
as Le maréchal d'Estrée - Nerio BernardiNerio BernardiNerio Bernardi was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 192 films between 1918 and 1970.He was born in Bologna, Italy and died in Rome, Italy.-Selected filmography:* The Avenger * Vanina Vanini...
as La Franchise - Jean-Marc Tennberg as Lebel
- Geneviève PageGeneviève PageGeneviève Page is a leading French actress with a film career spanning fifty years. She is the daughter of Jacques Paul Bonjean , a well known French art-collector.-Career:...
as La marquise de Pompadour - Sylvie Pelayo as Henriette de France
- Lolita De Silva as La dame d'honneur
- Irène Young as Marion
- Georgette Anys as Madame Tranche-Montagne
- Hennery as Guillot
- Lucien CallamandLucien CallamandLucien Callamand born Lucien Marie Pascal Eugène Callamand was one of the earliest French film actors whose career transcended 6 decades of French cinema....
as Le maréchal de Brandebourg
Awards
Won- 1952 Berlin International Film Festival2nd Berlin International Film FestivalThe 2nd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 12 to June 25, 1952. The FIAPF banned the festival from awarding any official prizes...
- Silver Berlin Bear - 1952 Cannes Film Festival1952 Cannes Film Festival-Jury:The jury at this festival was all French.*Maurice Genevoix *Tony Aubin*Mme. Georges Bidault*Pierre Billon*Chapelain-Midy *Louis Chauvet *A...
- Best Director
Nominated
- 1952 Cannes Film Festival - Grand Prize of the Festival