Le Miracle des loups (1924 film)
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Le Miracle des loups is a French
historical drama
film from 1924, directed by Raymond Bernard
, written by André-Paul Antoine, starring Jean-Emile Vanni-Marcoux. The scenario was based on a novel of Henry Dupuis-Mazuel "Le miracle des loups", published in 1924.
Numerous scenes were filmed at the Cité de Carcassonne
with thousands of participants. It was also filmed in Château de Pierrefonds
, Col de Porte, Isère, Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
, and in studio.
Raymond Bernard was a director, screenwriter, and actor. It was a debut for Marie Glory
(uncredited).
must be defended until reinforcements can arrive. The defence of the city is led by Jeanne Hachette
. There are realistic scenes in which wolves attack some of the opponents of Louis XI.
and was attended by the President of France, the Premier and many other distinguished persons.
In the USA it was distributed under the title The Miracle of the Wolves and in Germany under the title Das Wunder der Wölfe. In Spain it was known as El milagro de los lobos, and in Italy as Il Miracolo dei lupi.
In 1930 a sound version was produced.
In 1961 another film was produced with the same scenario and the same title
(directed by André Hunebelle
).
(1915).
The film turned its eye on a moment of French glory, the late 15th century, when a sense of national unity had yet to be forged. In France it was the most popular film of 1924. It was highly praised by the intelligentsia in France, for its realism, but it was derisively treated by American critics. Later it was claimed as a spectacular production. It has a reputation as one of the highpoints of French silent cinema. It belongs to the best French tradition.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
historical drama
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
film from 1924, directed by Raymond Bernard
Raymond Bernard
Raymond Bernard was a French filmmaker and related to French playwright father Tristan Bernard and brother to Jean-Jacques Bernard...
, written by André-Paul Antoine, starring Jean-Emile Vanni-Marcoux. The scenario was based on a novel of Henry Dupuis-Mazuel "Le miracle des loups", published in 1924.
Numerous scenes were filmed at the Cité de Carcassonne
Cité de Carcassonne
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortified architectural group located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the department of Aude, in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. It is located on the right bank of the Aude, on the hill, in the south-east part of the actual city. It was the historic...
with thousands of participants. It was also filmed in Château de Pierrefonds
Château de Pierrefonds
The Château de Pierrefonds is a castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise département of France. It is on the southeast edge of the Forest of Compiègne, north of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne....
, Col de Porte, Isère, Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
, and in studio.
Raymond Bernard was a director, screenwriter, and actor. It was a debut for Marie Glory
Marie Glory
Marie Glory , was a French actress.She was born Raymonde Louise Marcelle Toully in Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Normandy. At the time of her death, only Miriam Seegar and Barbara Kent had outlived her as the last known living silent film actors who had lead roles as an adult...
(uncredited).
Plot
The narrative takes place in the 15th century, when Louis XI was at odds with Charles of Burgundy. The king's forces are attacked by the Burgundian troops and BeauvaisBeauvais
Beauvais is a city approximately by highway north of central Paris, in the northern French region of Picardie. It currently has a population of over 60,000 inhabitants.- History :...
must be defended until reinforcements can arrive. The defence of the city is led by Jeanne Hachette
Jeanne Hachette
Jeanne Laisné was a French heroine known as Jeanne Fourquet and nicknamed Jeanne Hachette .All that she is currently known for is an act of heroism on 27 June 1472, when she prevented the capture of Beauvais by the troops of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy...
. There are realistic scenes in which wolves attack some of the opponents of Louis XI.
Production and Distribution
The film was produced by the Société des Films Historiques (Henri Dupuy-Mazuel) and distributed by the Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont. The première was at the Paris OpéraParis Opera
The Paris Opera is the primary opera company of Paris, France. It was founded in 1669 by Louis XIV as the Académie d'Opéra and shortly thereafter was placed under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Lully and renamed the Académie Royale de Musique...
and was attended by the President of France, the Premier and many other distinguished persons.
In the USA it was distributed under the title The Miracle of the Wolves and in Germany under the title Das Wunder der Wölfe. In Spain it was known as El milagro de los lobos, and in Italy as Il Miracolo dei lupi.
In 1930 a sound version was produced.
In 1961 another film was produced with the same scenario and the same title
Le Miracle des loups (1961 film)
Le Miracle des loups is a French action adventure drama film from 1961, directed by André Hunebelle, written by Henry Dupuis-Mazuel, starring Jean Marais. The scenario was based on a novel of Maria Luisa Linarès...
(directed by André Hunebelle
André Hunebelle
André Hunebelle was a French director born September 1, 1896 in Meudon , died 27 November 1985 in Nice .Hunebelle was a former publisher of a French newspaper called La Fleché...
).
Reception
The film was recognised as a French equivalent of the American The Birth of a NationThe Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation is a 1915 American silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and based on the novel and play The Clansman, both by Thomas Dixon, Jr. Griffith also co-wrote the screenplay , and co-produced the film . It was released on February 8, 1915...
(1915).
The film turned its eye on a moment of French glory, the late 15th century, when a sense of national unity had yet to be forged. In France it was the most popular film of 1924. It was highly praised by the intelligentsia in France, for its realism, but it was derisively treated by American critics. Later it was claimed as a spectacular production. It has a reputation as one of the highpoints of French silent cinema. It belongs to the best French tradition.
Cast
- Jean-Emile Vanni-Marcoux: Charles le Téméraire
- Charles DullinCharles DullinCharles Dullin was a French actor, theater manager and director.-Life:Dullin was a student of Jacques Copeau...
: Le roi Louis XILouis XI of FranceLouis XI , called the Prudent , was the King of France from 1461 to 1483. He was the son of Charles VII of France and Mary of Anjou, a member of the House of Valois.... - Yvonne Sergyl: Jeanne Fouquet, future Jeanne HachetteJeanne HachetteJeanne Laisné was a French heroine known as Jeanne Fourquet and nicknamed Jeanne Hachette .All that she is currently known for is an act of heroism on 27 June 1472, when she prevented the capture of Beauvais by the troops of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy...
- Romuald Joubé: Le chevalier Robert Cottereau
- Armand BernardArmand BernardArmand Bernard was a French comic actor known mainly for his work in film.-Filmography:* Le traitement du hoquet* The Little Cafe* Les Trois Mousquetaires* Mimi Pinson...
: Bische - Ernest Maupain: Fouquet
- Fernand Mailly: Philippe Le Bon
- Gaston ModotGaston ModotGaston Modot was a French actor. For more than 50 years he performed for the cinema working with a number of French directors....
: Le comte du Lau, sire de Châteauneuf - Philippe HériatPhilippe HériatPhilippe Hériat was a multi-talented French novelist, playwright and actor.-Biography:Born Raymond Gérard Payelle, he studied with film director René Clair and in 1920 made his debut in silent film...
: Tristan l'Ermite - Raymond BernardRaymond BernardRaymond Bernard was a French filmmaker and related to French playwright father Tristan Bernard and brother to Jean-Jacques Bernard...
: Le joueur d'échec - Albert PréjeanAlbert PréjeanAlbert Préjean was a French actor, primarily in film. He served in World War I, and was decorated with the Croix de Guerre and the Legion d'honneur...
: Un soldat - Robert Guilbert: Le duc de Bourbon
- Pierre Denols: CoitierJacques CoitierJacques Coitier was a French doctor. He was chief physician to Louis XI of France and president of the Chambre des comptes....
- Émilien Richard: Commines
- Halma: Olivier le Daim
- Maud Richard: (uncredited)
External links
- Le Miracle des loups (1924) at the Films de France
- Das Wunder der Wölfe at Filmkultur
- "« Le Miracle des Loups », histoire d’une restauration" at centrimage.com