Cyrano de Bergerac

“A kiss is a secret which takes the lips for the ear.” Pure Poetry that is! And so is the next film we review on this new episode: Cyrano de Bergerac. 

The 1990 film adaptation of this classic of French literature is one of our all-time favorites, a fast-paced story with no redundancies. 

Starring Gerard Depardieu in what became his most pivotal performance, a very young and handsome Vincent Perez, and a passionate Anne Brochet—the movie truly honours this hero of romanticism. 

While reviewing the film, we discovered one stunning performance of one invisible but yet omnipresent star, something that also played a big role in our own lives: la langue française.

To discover why, press play, relax and listen while we take you on this trip to France of the late 17th century. 

And remember: “A great nose may be an index of ...