Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)

Academy Award for Best Production Design: 1990s (50 movies items)

"Ezio Frigerio (Art Director), Jacques Rouxel (Set Director) "

30 From 90: My Favorite Films From 1990 (30 movies items)

"In 1990, French actor Gérard Depardieu brings his hefty presence as a romantic leading man to it's full weight as he stars in not just one, but two major rom-coms. Each utilizing a different language and in a year already over flowing with light-hearted love themed movies. The first one, filmed in his home country of France, is the Academy Award nominated Cyrano de Bergerac. Based on the famous French play which, in turn, is based on a real life dramatist of the same name. This film version"

A classic

“To be honest, it has been a while since I saw this movie and maybe I should re-watch it at some point. In France, it is a massive classic and it was a big critical and commercial success when it was released. Indeed, it was a prestigious production involving the adaptation of a French literary classic with Gérard Depardieu in the title role. The guy gave here eventually one of the most unforgettable performances of his career (he was even nominated for the Academy Awards, something really rare for a performance in a foreign language). And yet, even though I did enjoy it, I can’t say it really blew me away though. Indeed, to be honest,  the whole thing was, in my opinion, in fact a rather silly story when you think about it. I mean, if you would strip the great costumes, the decors, the” read more

Oscars 1991 Winners (My Version) (22 movies items)

"Best Costume Design! Winner: Cyrano de Bergerac! Nominees: Avalon Dick Tracy The Godfather: Part III Hamlet"

Foreign Language Oscar Submissions - FRANCE (66 movies items)

"1990 63rd Academy Awards Nominated"