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Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) An exceptional performance by Gérard Depardieu lights up this sumptuous adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic play from director Jean-Paul Rappeneau. He thoroughly deserved his best actor prize at Cannes for the passion, wit and finesse he displays here as the noted swordsman and poet, whose search for happiness is hindered by his exceptionally large nose. Also worthy of mention are cinematographer Pierre Lhomme, art director Ezio Frigerio and Michèle Burke, who made the magnificent proboscis. Novelist Anthony Burgess supplied the English translation, brilliantly utilising the original's lyrical verse and treating audiences to subtitles of exquisite poetry. Nominated for five Oscars, including best foreign language film, it won only one — for Franca Squarciapino's costume design. DP |