Dir. Jean-Paul Rappeneau · Starring Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Jacques Weber, Roland Bertin, Philippe Morier-Genoud · Music Jean-Claude Petit
DramaComedyHistoryRomance
Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.
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Immerse yourself in a world of grand gestures and exquisite language. This film sweeps you into a bittersweet, witty romance, exploring the poignant dance between inner beauty and outward appearance. It's a lavish, theatrical experience, both melancholic and deeply charming, celebrating the power of words and unrequited devotion.
romanticwittypoignantgrandmelancholicsteadyperiod dramaclassical romancetheatricalpoeticswashbucklingunrequited loveself-acceptancebeauty and intellectsacrificehonor
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