Two remarkable pictures from French filmmaker Raymond Bernard comprise this set celebrating the vital, if lesser-known, influence of Bernard's artistry. First, the powerful anti-war drama "Wooden Crosses" (1932) utilizes a variety of cinematic techniques to dramatize the horror and despair faced by a French regiment during World War I. Pierre Blanchar, Gabriel Gabrio star. Next, Bernard's adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" (1934), the sweeping saga of fugitive Jean Valjean (HarryBaur), is considered by many of the novel's fans as the most faithful film version of the celebrated tale. Charles Vanel, Orane Demazis also star. 6 1/2 hrs. total on three discs. Standard; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English. In French with English subtitles.
Two remarkable pictures from French filmmaker Raymond Bernard comprise this set celebrating the vital, if lesser-known, influence of Bernard's artistry. First, the powerful anti-war drama "Wooden Crosses" (1932) utilizes a variety of cinematic techniques to dramatize the horror and despair faced by a French regiment during World War I. Pierre Blanchar, Gabriel Gabrio star. Next, Bernard's adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" (1934), the sweeping saga of fugitive Jean Valjean (HarryBaur), is considered by many of the novel's fans as the most faithful film version of the celebrated tale. Charles Vanel, Orane Demazis also star. 6 1/2 hrs. total on three discs. Standard; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English. In French with English subtitles.
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