Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960)
Charming and innocent, Candide is vigorously chased away by the Baron, for his close encounters with the pretty Cunégonde. World War II breaks out, and when he is drafted and taken prisoner, he is forced to take German nationality and ends up guarding the camp where he was imprisoned. He crossed into Switzerland, but as he had no bank account, he was incarcerated for eight days for trespassing. Hunted by the Gestapo, he kills two men to free Cunégonde, who has finally been found. They both flee to Argentina, and their world tour begins. In Paris, Moscow, New York, Borneo and Alexandria. They try to follow Dr. Pangloss' optimistic rule of life. Tossed about, separated, they find themselves grown old and wiser, thinking only of cultivating their garden on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - Candide
- Daliah Lavi - Cunégonde
- Pierre Brasseur - Pangloss
- Louis de Funès - Officier de la Gestapo
- Michel Simon - Colonel Nanar, du cadre de réserve
- Jean Poiret - Le premier policier / Policeman
- Michel Serrault - Le second policier / Policeman
- Jean Tissier - Le docteur Jacques
- Luis Mariano - Un dictateur sud américain / South American Dictator
- Nadia Gray - La dame de compagnie / Dame
Screenplay
- Norbert Carbonnaux (Adaptation)
- Albert Simonin (Adaptation)
- Voltaire (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century about?
- Charming and innocent, Candide is vigorously chased away by the Baron, for his close encounters with the pretty Cunégonde. World War II breaks out, and when he is drafted and taken prisoner, he is forced to take German nationality and ends up guarding the camp where he was imprisoned. He crossed into Switzerland, but as he had no bank account, he was incarcerated for eight days for trespassing. Hunted by the Gestapo, he kills two men to free Cunégonde, who has finally been found. They both flee to Argentina, and their world tour begins. In Paris, Moscow, New York, Borneo and Alexandria. They try to follow Dr. Pangloss' optimistic rule of life. Tossed about, separated, they find themselves grown old and wiser, thinking only of cultivating their garden on the shores of the Mediterranean.
- Who directed Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.
- Who stars in Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century stars Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daliah Lavi, Pierre Brasseur, Louis de Funès, Michel Simon, Jean Poiret.
- How long is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is a Comedy film.
- Where was Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century produced?
- Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was produced in France.