Horst_In_Translation Review of Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac (1900)

Color and sound can't make up for lack of story

[4/10 · 22 November 2015]

There have been many movies about Cyrano de Bergerac, including an Oscar-nominated performance by Gérard Depardieu and this one here is actually the first time that you will see the character of de Bergerac on screen. This film runs for 2 minutes only and is the first movie if the information is correct that includes both sound and color. The color fits nicely on the pompous costumes of the protagonists. However, 115 years ago was still way too early as it took decades until these 2 aspects became really common in movies and today they are obviously essential in new movies. Thumbs up for director Clément Maurice for making this a truly modern movie for 1900. Unfortunately, the action is not too interesting, we hear men talking (make sure you get subtitles) and see them fencing. I am not familiar with the character of de Bergerac, but there is certainly more to that one. All in all, not too interesting of a watch. Not recommended.