Introduction

Fanfan la Tulipe is a 2003 French comedy adventure film directed by Gérard Krawczyk and starring Vincent Perez and Penélope Cruz. It was screened out of competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.

It is a remake of the 1952 film Fanfan la Tulipe, and refer to 1907 and 1925 versions.

Outline

The film is set in France during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763).

A charming swashbuckler is tricked into enlisting into the army of Louis XV in the mistaken belief that he will therefore be allowed to marry one of the King’s daughters.

Cast

• Vincent Perez as Fanfan la Tulipe.
• Penélope Cruz as Adeline la Franchise.
• Didier Bourdon as Louis XV.
• Hélène de Fougerolles as Me de Pompadour.
• Michel Muller as Tranche Montagne.
• Philippe Dormoy as Pierre Bras.
• Jacques Frantz as Franchise.
• Gérald Laroche as Corsini.
• Magdalena Mielcarz as Henriette de France.
• Anna Majcher as Wanda.
• Guillaume Gallienne as Houlette.
• Gilles Arbona as Marechal.
• Jean-Pol Dubois as L’aumônier.
• Yves Pignot as Guillaume.
• Jean-François Lapalus as L’oncle de Lison.
• François Chattot as Le cure.
• Jacques Dynam as Chaville.

Trivia

• Penélope Cruz can not speak French. She hired a dialect coach and learned her dialogue phonetically.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Gérard Krawczyk.
• Producer(s):
  • Christian Ardan … associate producer.
  • Luc Besson … producer.
  • Michel Feller … producer.
  • Bernard Grenet … executive producer.
  • Christopher Levy … producer.
  • Mehdi Sayah … assistant producer.
• Writer(s):
  • Luc Besson.
  • Jean Cosmos.
• Music:
  • Alexandre Azaria.
• Cinematography:
  • Gerard Simon.
• Editor(s):
  • Nicolas Trembasiewicz.
• Production:
  • Canal+.
  • Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC).
  • EuropaCorp.
  • Open Art.
  • TF1 Films Production.
• Distributor(s):
  • 01 Distribution (2003) (Italy) (theatrical).
  • A-Film Distribution (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical).
  • ACME (2003) (Lithuania) (theatrical).
  • Alternative Films (2003) (Belgium) (theatrical).
  • Asmik Ace Entertainment (Japan) (theatrical).
  • Bioscop (2003) (Czechia) (theatrical).
  • EuropaCorp. Distribution (2003) (France) (theatrical).
  • EuropaCorp. Japan (2004) (Japan) (theatrical).
  • Forum Film (2003) (Israel) (theatrical).
  • Gelvars (theatrical) (Russia outside Moscow and former USSR).
  • Italia Film (2003) (Lebanon) (theatrical).
  • Kino Swiat (2004) (Poland) (theatrical).
  • Megarama Distribution (2003) (Morocco) (theatrical).
  • Monopole-Pathé (2003) (Switzerland) (theatrical).
  • Umut Sanat (2003) (Turkey) (theatrical).
  • Warner Bros. Turkey (2003) (Turkey) (theatrical).
  • 01 Distribution (all media).
  • A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD).
  • A-Film Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (video).
  • EuropaCorp. Distribution (all media).
  • Hollydan Works (2004) (Serbia and Montenegro) (DVD).
  • Manga Films (Spain) (all media).
• Release Date: 14 May 2003 (Cannes Film Festival, France).
• Rating: Unknown.
• Running Time: 97 minutes.
• Country: France.
• Language: French.

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