The Fanny Trilogy (1931-1936) [3 DVD9s & 1 DVD5]

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The Fanny Trilogy (1931-1936) [3 DVD9s & 1 DVD5]
Classics | 1.33:1 | Black & White | French Dolby Digital | English Subtitles
4 Full Original DVD Images (.ISO) + 600dpi Scans = 24.66GBs | 400MB RARs | NL/FSe/FSo

For the first time on DVD an all-new restoration of Marcel Pagnol's The Fanny Trilogy. Considered "one of the most cherished love stories of the century" (American Film Magazine), The Fanny Trilogy can now be appreciated in a four-disc box set bringing all three feature films from the trilogy Marius (1931), Fanny (1932) and César (1936) together with a fourth disc bringing a wide variety of special features including: a 74-minute documentary about the trilogy, 88 minutes of exclusive audio commentary by Marcel Pagnol, original theatrical trailers, and much more. Also included is an illustrated essay by French filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier (The Clockmaker, Capitaine Conan) on Marcel Pagnol's oeuvre.

"Viewed together, these films form a composite portrait of France's most paradoxical filmmaker… a deliberately parochial man of letters…who refashioned the medium into a new blend of theatricality and realism." - Stephen Harvey, The New York Times

"Spins a simple, charming story out of the humor and compassion of the Provencal French" - The New York Times

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The Fanny Trilogy (1931-1936) [3 DVD9s & 1 DVD5]

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In Marius, the first film in the Fanny Trilogy, César (Raimu) is a café owner in the port of Marseilles whose son Marius loves Fanny (Orane Demazis), the daughter of a fishmonger, but also longs to live the adventurous life of a sailor. Even though the young couple become lovers and plan to marry, Fanny realizes that she cannot hold Marius from his dreams. The film poignantly explores the drama and humor inherent in the relationships of these unforgettable characters. Written and produced by Marcel Pagnol. With Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis, Charpin

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Set in Marseilles, the young and beautiful Fanny discovers that she is pregnant after her lover, Marius, has deserted her to follow the adventurous life of the sea. After finding succor in the kindness of the equally bereaved Cesar, Fanny reluctantly accepts the marriage offer of an older wealthy suitor Panisse (Charpin), in order to make the child legitimate.

Unaware that he is now a father, Marius returns to marry Fanny, but is sent away by his father Cesar in order to prevent further unhappiness. This second installation was the last in the trilogy to be adapted by Pagnol from the stage.

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The story begins with the death of CZsar's (Raimu) best friend, old Panisse (Charpin), the town merchant who has devoted his wealth and love to the happiness of his young wife, Fanny (Orane Demazis), and their son (AndrZ FouchZ). After the death of Panisse, the son is told by his mother that his real father is the legendary Marius (Pierre Fresnay), CZsar's son, who left Marseilles 20 years earlier to travel the world. It is only through the efforts of young CZsar that Fanny and Marius, still desperately in love after 20 years, are finally reunited. This dramatic and moving story, punctuated by witty dialogue, provides a poignant concluding chapter to Pagnol's famous trilogy. With Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis, Charpin