Movie Analysis: Cyrano De Bergerac

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Movie Analysis: Cyrano De Bergerac
1950’s
In this classic play by Edmond Rostand, the idea of eloquence surpassing outward beauty is celebrated through the the life of French jack-of-all-trades, Cyrano de Bergerac. While eliciting various emotions from audience, this play pays homage to William Shakespeare as well as stories in the Bible.
The award-winning version produced in the 1950s and set in the late 17th century showcases the life of de Bergerac in a clear light, thereby allowing the audience to draw its own conclusions and reestablishing Rostand as a very influential historical character.
At the beginning of the film, the audience realizes the bravery and wit of de Bergerac when he defends his own honor in a duel against the Vicomte

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