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Grafinya de Monsoro (1997)
Sheer brilliance!
Based on the novel of Alexandre Dumas these TV series are a brilliant work of Russian film producer Sergey Zhigunov and film director Vladimir Popkov. As I usually prefer the book "to be told into film" as close to the book as possible, for me all the more enjoyable.
Watching these series is like plunging into different era. In this film is all perfect: actors, settings, scenery, music..
I have watched the series several times in spite of knowing the tragic end. I tried to watch the French version (year 1971) of it, but gave up: I could not imagine anyone more appropriate for the role of Diane de Meridor than Gabriella Mariani and Aleksandr Domogarov as Count de Bussy. Looking at them two makes the story believable: yes, she is so beautiful that her beauty can become her curse; and yes, he is so brave, noble and handsome that is envy of any gentleman and every lady can fall for him. They are not only gems of these series; actually, all actors are spot-on. My favourite outstanding performances from Aleksey Gorbunov as Chicot, Vladimir Dolinskiy as monk Gorenflot, Evgeniy Dvorzhetskiy as King Henri III. All the film surrounded by magical music, composed by Oleg Kiva..
I watched the series on YouTube in Russian. The good news is that the subtitles in English and Spanish are currently work in progress (as I noticed) even so, that most of the series have subtitled already.
Jane Eyre (1983)
A real Jane Eyre
I was about 10 when I first read the book Jane Eyre. Obviously, considering my age, did not understand everything, however, it become one of my favorites I read over years again and again. I also have seen all latest films of Jane Eyre - 2011, 2006,1997 - which left me convinced that they are unable to catch the very essence of the book. Recently I found on Youtube the 1983 version and been watching it on daily basis approximately 2 months now. For me it is a book become alive. I am so thankful for all the production team of BBC for creating such a masterpiece. I've read other reviews on IMDb regarding these mini-series and agree that there could have been a bit more intimacy between Edward and Jane as it was in book. And I would gladly watch even longer version if there would have been Jane meeting Rochester on his way back from business before wedding day, the trip to Millcote etc. Maybe there are some deleted scenes in this production? I would gladly watch them, too, if it is only possible to release. However, I am ever so thankful that the dialogues are taken straight from book almost unchanged (except shortened, but in wise, unaffected way) and not killing the classic. The hero and heroine of the book Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke are Mr Rochester and Miss Eyre - simple as that. I do not believe that Timothy Dalton is too handsome - he is amazing actor, in some scenes he really looks ugly in my eyes ("You examine me Miss Eyre. Do you find me handsome?"). Zelah Clarke is Jane as I imagined Jane should be. Great integrity, pride and very genteel appearance - despite not been beautiful. I do not think she looks too old - considering what a harsh sort of life she had and people in that time aged sooner than nowadays. For me she looks 18. I shall not watch any other Jane Eyre anymore as I do not want to spoil the spellbinding atmosphere created by these mini-series. I thank everyone in production of the 1983 Jane Eyre for bringing the book alive and my deep révérence to Ms Clarke and Mr Dalton. I wish you every happiness in your life with deep gratitude from my side. I already rated it 10 out of 10, but if it would have been possible I would rate it as 11 out of 10.