LittleBigPlanet Esmeralda
This fine picture was taken off my television with my old cell phone. It is Esmeralda that I made in LittleBigPlanet
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Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida) gives Quasimodo (Anthony Quinn) a drink, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Much like the Jetlag version, the 1956 version of Hunchback follows the book pretty faithfully. Sure, they add things, remove things and combine things but this version is the most faithful known movie version.
Anaykh craved on the wall, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
It starts with the theme of Anankh which they says means as “evil destiny.” Bit heavy-handed but at least it’s there in the movie.
Frollo (Alain Cuny) stares while Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida) dances, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
From there the movie follows the book. We have the Feast of Fools, Gringoire’s failed morality play, Esmeralda dances, Frollo is a preist who stares, Quasimodo is named King of Fools, Clopin begs, the kidnapping, Gringoire and Esmeralda are married, Phoebus is a sort of jerk, Frollo practices alchemy Djali spells, and we get that vault ending where after Esmeralda dies and placed into the vault at MountFaucon Quasimodo goes in and lays down beside her to die.
Frollo (Alain Cuny) and Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida), 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Pretty much the plot of the book is let intact. Of course there are somethings that were changed. First one, no Sister Gudule and Esmeralda is a Romani. Not the biggest change as movie versions either don’t use this plot or handles it poorly. The second is that Frollo’s confession jail scene and the red door scene are merged. Personally, I love the jail scene it gives Frollo more characterization and the 56 Frollo would have been enhanced by it but again not a big deal I just wish it had been there.
THe Court of Miracles carry Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida) out of Notre Dame, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
However one change that is big is the suspension of Sanctuary. In the book Frollo tells Gringoire that Sanctuary is going to be suspended so that Esmeralda can be his power but this was a lie. However is turned into reality when the Court of Miracles fell for it and rallied to save Esmeralda but the King thought that they wanted her death and then suspended it. In this version Frollo gets the King to suspended it and the Court tries to save her. So the beggar are not tricked they try to save and they ultimately fail.
Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida) dies, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Unlike other versions this is the first known version where Esmeralda dies. However unlike the book her death is different. As the Court of Miracles attacks Notre Dame and Quasimodo defends it, Esmeralda goes to the door and meets the Court. They triumphantly carry her out but then the King’s guard fire arrow at them. Esmeralda turns to run back inside Notre Dame but she is shot by an arrow and dies.
Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida) dances, 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
It’s admirable that this version follows the book pretty faithfully but like also like the Jetlag version it’s plague with problems that hinders the overall quality of the movie.
Next Article for the 1956 version- the character starting with Esmeralda.
Esmeralda (Gina Lollobrigida) with Phoebus (Jean Danet), 1956 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Continuation of the Key to the Red by Benjamin Lacombe, Notre Dame de Paris
By Benjamin Lacombe from Notre Dame de Paris
Why did the Hunchback cross the road?
What lies beyond that road?
To get a drink of water.
The Hunchback has his prize
Here are two videos of Candice Parise singing as Juliette and as Eponine. Parsie played Esmeralda in the 2011-2012 Asian Tour cast of Notre Dame de Paris as Esmeralda. That cast sang in English but watching these video makes me want to hear her sing Esmeralda in French.
Today’s Fan-art is Bluedragonpearls. It’s a rendering of Disney Clopin as Hamlet very appropriate.
Hamlet – Clopin Trouillefou by bluedragonpearls
Disney is releasing a blu-ray of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Blu-Ray Cover
I’m not sure what features it will have but I can’t say I like the box art. Quasimodo gets lost in it and the gargoyles should not be in the foreground. Not sure why Disney is still forcing the gargoyles on the fans, most people hate them and love the other characters. But I never studied marketing.
A fun countdown to the release date ^^
And she getting new bells that will sound closer to how they sounded in Medieval times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxln9JP-B3Y
Gina Lollobrigida as Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame 1956
Much like the Jetlag version the 1956 version
The film does take a lot of liberties with story and characters but did the changes that were made help the film? And is it actually a good and enjoyable movie on its own?
Next 1956 Article – Plot
Gina Lollobrigida as Esmeralda Hunchback of Notre Dame 1956
Please Note – There are two versions of this film; the French dub and the English dub. I have access to the English Dub
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHoikdDSI0