Embarrassed by his large nose, a romantic poet/soldier (Gerard Depardieu) romances his cousin (Anne Brochet) by proxy.
The story of Cyrano has been told many times, and there are a number of film adaptations. Perhaps best known is Steve Martin in "Roxanne", which is a little heavier on the comedy and much lighter on the sword fighting. Well, you know, you will have that.
This version has an advantage that few have: it is French. That gives it a bit of weight. And it does not shy away from the fact Cyrano is attracted to his cousin, something that would be removed from any mainstream film (unless used for comedy, as with George Michael Bluth).
The story of Cyrano has been told many times, and there are a number of film adaptations. Perhaps best known is Steve Martin in "Roxanne", which is a little heavier on the comedy and much lighter on the sword fighting. Well, you know, you will have that.
This version has an advantage that few have: it is French. That gives it a bit of weight. And it does not shy away from the fact Cyrano is attracted to his cousin, something that would be removed from any mainstream film (unless used for comedy, as with George Michael Bluth).