Three versions of the permets-tu/do you permit it scene (subtitled, or at least attempted to subtitle). I just wanted to make a comparison kind of thing.
First off, I’d like to repeat what I said in the video: if you haven’t checked these out yet, you should. All three adaptations are awesome and worth watching. I think the 1934 version and the 1958 should be pretty easy to find? But the 1972 one is rarer and seriously underrated so I’m gonna give you guys a link:
(Btw, if you need help with the site, message me? (Or a French speaker, if you know one. They’ll probably be just as good or better.) I’ll try to help. Probably. Unless you’re contacting me like years later when I’ve probably abandoned this blog.)
It’s kind of a weird adaptation because it tells the story mostly from Marius’ point of view. But that’s also kinda why I love it so much because it does something that the other ones don’t. It’s a good adaptation to sort of supplement other adaptations?
And now, onto my actual comments on these scenes. Remember these are just my opinions etc.
Victor Hugo et les principaux personnages des misérables (1897)
a short film by the Lumière brothers
This one gets called the “first film adaptation” of Les Mis sometimes but it’s really more like some dude vlogging his closet cosplay. (NEEEERD) The whole clip is only a minute long.
Honestly the best part of this is the voice-over guy’s commentary :p (obviously added later)
I have a poster of Napoleon in my room, but don’t start calling me Marius just yet! Allow me to explain. I was inspired by the ancient Egyptians, who would put images of their enemies on the bottoms of their sandals so with every step they metaphorically ‘crushed them’. My poster is right behind my door, so not only can you not see him half the time, every time I leave or enter my room I hit Napoleon in the face with my door. It’s great.
Out: Enjolras being a neglectful boyfriend; always missing dates, working late every night, never having time to talk or respond to Grantaire’s texts. Grantaire always comes second in his book, he’s always second best.
In: Enjolras being the most caring, nurturing boyfriend ever. Him coming to every art gallery ‘Taire has, even if it means taking time off work. Him not only showing up to dates but arranging them as well and always having time to talk to R if he’s having a rough day because Grantaire is the most important thing in his world.
Honestly I hate fics that portray Enjolras like this because that’s so not who he is- his personality is to completely throw himself into all of his passions and give 110% and that includes his relationship with Grantaire.
Out: Grantaire being reduced to alcoholism and depression
In: Grantaire being incredibly intelligent, super caring and protective of his friendships, and having a genuinely great sense of humor. Grantaire’s cynicism coming from being sociologically mindful and not because he doesn’t take anything seriously.
Out: Enjolras being a neglectful boyfriend; always missing dates, working late every night, never having time to talk or respond to Grantaire’s texts. Grantaire always comes second in his book, he’s always second best.
In: Enjolras being the most caring, nurturing boyfriend ever. Him coming to every art gallery ‘Taire has, even if it means taking time off work. Him not only showing up to dates but arranging them as well and always having time to talk to R if he’s having a rough day because Grantaire is the most important thing in his world.
one modern au les mis headcanon that you will never take away from me is that the bishop smokes weed. he’s an old man and it helps with his arthritis pains. he grows it himself in a cute little windowsill garden.
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