Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story
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From Victor Hugo`s classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper`s award winning blockbuster, Les Misérables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo`s universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from those who have starred in and helped to create the entertainment phenomenon which has captured a place in everyone`s hearts. Helmed by entertainment and celebrity journalist Neil Sean, this insightful documentary traces the events of the Paris insurrection in 1832 and features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables lm starring Anthony Perkins alongside interviews with Frances Ruffelle, Hugh Jackman, Nick Jonas, Tom Hooper, Alfie Boe, Amanda Seyfried, Sir Cameron Mackintosh and Anne Hathaway.
Les Misérables: The History of the World's Greatest Story is a 2013 documentary that traces Victor Hugo's classic novel through its transformations into stage musical and Tom Hooper's blockbuster film adaptation. Directed by journalist Neil Sean, the film features interviews with stars including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, and Amanda Seyfried, alongside archival footage from the 1978 film version.
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Cameron MackintoshSelf
Alfie BoeSelf
Lea SalongaSelf (archive footage)
Frances RuffelleSelf
Tom HooperSelf
Hugh JackmanSelf
Russell CroweSelf
Anne HathawaySelf
Amanda SeyfriedSelf
Sacha Baron CohenSelf
Eddie RedmayneSelf
Isabelle AllenSelf
Samantha BarksSelf
Aaron TveitSelf
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When was this documentary released?
The documentary was released on April 1, 2013.
Who are the main interview subjects?
Key contributors include Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, director Tom Hooper, Nick Jonas, Alfie Boe, Frances Ruffelle, and Sir Cameron Mackintosh.
What does the documentary cover?
The film traces Les Misérables from Victor Hugo's nineteenth-century novel through its stage musical adaptation to the 2012 film, while also examining the historical 1832 Paris insurrection that inspired the story.
Does it include material from earlier film versions?
Yes, the documentary features excerpts from the restored 1978 Les Misérables film starring Anthony Perkins.
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