Lady Oscar ( Japanese : ベルサイユのばら Hepburn : Berusaiyu no bara , "The Rose of Versailles") is a 1979 English-language romantic historical drama film , based on the manga The Rose of Versailles by Riyoko Ikeda . The film was written and directed by Jacques Demy , with music composed by his regular collaborator Michel Legrand . The Japanese-French co-production was produced by Mataichiro Yamamoto for Kitty Films , Nippon TV , Toho , and Ciné Tamaris, and was filmed on location in France.
32-932: [REDACTED] Look up Oscar or oscar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Oscar , OSCAR, or The Oscar may refer to: People [ edit ] Oscar (given name) , including the names Oskar, Oskari, Oszkár, Óscar, and other forms Oscar (Irish mythology) , legendary figure, son of Oisín and grandson of Finn mac Cumhall Places [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Oscar, Kentucky , an unincorporated community Oscar, Louisiana , an unincorporated community Oscar, Missouri , an unincorporated community Oscar, Oklahoma , an unincorporated community Oscar, Pennsylvania , an unincorporated community Oscar, Texas , an unincorporated community Oscar, West Virginia , an unincorporated community Oscar Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota ,
64-473: A 2013 opera about Oscar Wilde, by Theodore Morrison Oscar (video game) , a 1993 platform game Oscar (TV serial) , a 1985 British TV serial OSCAR Radio , a school FM radio station in Northamptonshire, England Military [ edit ] Oscar (paradummy) , American nickname for decoys dropped during the 1944 invasion of Normandy Oscar, an Allies codename for Nakajima Ki-43 ,
96-406: A 2013 opera about Oscar Wilde, by Theodore Morrison Oscar (video game) , a 1993 platform game Oscar (TV serial) , a 1985 British TV serial OSCAR Radio , a school FM radio station in Northamptonshire, England Military [ edit ] Oscar (paradummy) , American nickname for decoys dropped during the 1944 invasion of Normandy Oscar, an Allies codename for Nakajima Ki-43 ,
128-479: A Danish sports car OSCAR (Orbital Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio), a designation for Amateur radio satellites MSC Oscar , container ship Outer Suburban CAR, a name for NSW TrainLink H set , a type of electric train in Australia Oscar , a a whaling ship sunk off Aberdeen in 1813 Computing [ edit ] OSCAR McMaster , an electronic medical record system OSCAR protocol ,
160-414: A Danish sports car OSCAR (Orbital Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio), a designation for Amateur radio satellites MSC Oscar , container ship Outer Suburban CAR, a name for NSW TrainLink H set , a type of electric train in Australia Oscar , a a whaling ship sunk off Aberdeen in 1813 Computing [ edit ] OSCAR McMaster , an electronic medical record system OSCAR protocol ,
192-547: A U.S. health insurance company Science [ edit ] OSCAR (gene) , short for Osteoclast-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor Ocean Surface Current Analysis – Real time, a website that provides data on ocean currents Technology and transport [ edit ] OSC OSCar , a synthesizer manufactured by the Oxford Synthesizer Company OScar , a project aiming to design an open source vehicle OScar (Danish automobile) ,
224-459: A U.S. health insurance company Science [ edit ] OSCAR (gene) , short for Osteoclast-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor Ocean Surface Current Analysis – Real time, a website that provides data on ocean currents Technology and transport [ edit ] OSC OSCar , a synthesizer manufactured by the Oxford Synthesizer Company OScar , a project aiming to design an open source vehicle OScar (Danish automobile) ,
256-630: A World War II Japanese aircraft Oscar, the letter O in the ICAO spelling alphabet (NATO phonetic alphabet) Oscar-class submarine , a Soviet/Russian Navy submarine class OSCAR (Optimum Survival Containment and Recovery), an escape pod project for the Vought F-8 Crusader Organizations and enterprises [ edit ] Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Oscar Health ,
288-412: A World War II Japanese aircraft Oscar, the letter O in the ICAO spelling alphabet (NATO phonetic alphabet) Oscar-class submarine , a Soviet/Russian Navy submarine class OSCAR (Optimum Survival Containment and Recovery), an escape pod project for the Vought F-8 Crusader Organizations and enterprises [ edit ] Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Oscar Health ,
320-438: A civil township Lake Oscar (disambiguation) Animals [ edit ] Oscar (bionic cat) , a cat that had implants after losing both hind paws Oscar (bull) , #16, (d. 1983) a ProRodeo Hall of Fame bucking bull Oscar (fish) , Astronotus ocellatus Oscar (therapy cat) , cat purported to predict the deaths of hospice patients Oscar, a nickname for Beast of Busco , a North American cryptid turtle Oscar,
352-438: A civil township Lake Oscar (disambiguation) Animals [ edit ] Oscar (bionic cat) , a cat that had implants after losing both hind paws Oscar (bull) , #16, (d. 1983) a ProRodeo Hall of Fame bucking bull Oscar (fish) , Astronotus ocellatus Oscar (therapy cat) , cat purported to predict the deaths of hospice patients Oscar, a nickname for Beast of Busco , a North American cryptid turtle Oscar,
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#1732765663610384-549: A common stable boy in Paris, lives away from Versailles and the aristocracy and thus is more aware of the plight of the poor. He believes a revolution is needed for all citizens to live as equals and tries to show Oscar, who lives a more secluded and ostentatious life, his point of view. Despite recognizing the difficult situation outside of the castle's walls, Oscar remains loyal to the Crown and starts developing feelings for Fersen. At
416-560: A masked ball, André reveals to Oscar that he is in love with her and even tries to kiss her. Shocked by this, Oscar does not correspond his feelings for her. Despite this, the two remain friends. In 1789, when the French Revolution begins, Oscar receives orders to shoot on the protestors outside Versailles. She and other guards refuse to do this and get sent to jail. Moved by this, André and other revolutionaries free them before their execution. Oscar declares her love for André, and
448-474: A minor role. General Jarjayes' wife dies while giving birth to a baby girl. Frustrated by this and refusing to believe his wife would die without giving him a male heir, the General names the girl Oscar François de Jarjayes and decides to raise her as a boy. He tells his housekeeper that her son, André, will grow up with Oscar and become her best friend, as the General believes the girl should be around men. As
480-413: A nickname for Unsinkable Sam , a World War II ship's cat that survived three ships sinking Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Oscar, another name for an Academy Awards Characters [ edit ] Oscar, a character in the video game Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Oscar, the main character fish from the animated film Shark Tale Oscar, a main character fish from
512-413: A nickname for Unsinkable Sam , a World War II ship's cat that survived three ships sinking Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Oscar, another name for an Academy Awards Characters [ edit ] Oscar, a character in the video game Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Oscar, the main character fish from the animated film Shark Tale Oscar, a main character fish from
544-518: A personal guard. The Queen, a vain ruler who does not care about the terrible conditions in which the commoners of France live, is unsatisfied with her arranged marriage to the King and does not love him. She decides to have a lover, aristocrat Hans Axel Von Fersen. This secret eventually becomes public knowledge and becomes further proof of the Crown's hypocrisy. The people of France get angrier and their hunger for Revolution gets even stronger. André, now
576-539: A protocol used by AOL Instant Messenger Open Source Cluster Application Resources , a Linux-based software installation Other uses [ edit ] List of storms named Oscar , storms bearing this name Out of School Care and Recreation Veal Oscar , a culinary creation See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "oscar" on Misplaced Pages. All pages with titles beginning with Oscar All pages with titles containing Oscar Student Oscars (Student Academy Awards),
608-539: A protocol used by AOL Instant Messenger Open Source Cluster Application Resources , a Linux-based software installation Other uses [ edit ] List of storms named Oscar , storms bearing this name Out of School Care and Recreation Veal Oscar , a culinary creation See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "oscar" on Misplaced Pages. All pages with titles beginning with Oscar All pages with titles containing Oscar Student Oscars (Student Academy Awards),
640-989: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Oscar [REDACTED] Look up Oscar or oscar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Oscar , OSCAR, or The Oscar may refer to: People [ edit ] Oscar (given name) , including the names Oskar, Oskari, Oszkár, Óscar, and other forms Oscar (Irish mythology) , legendary figure, son of Oisín and grandson of Finn mac Cumhall Places [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Oscar, Kentucky , an unincorporated community Oscar, Louisiana , an unincorporated community Oscar, Missouri , an unincorporated community Oscar, Oklahoma , an unincorporated community Oscar, Pennsylvania , an unincorporated community Oscar, Texas , an unincorporated community Oscar, West Virginia , an unincorporated community Oscar Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota ,
672-472: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lady Oscar (film) Catriona MacColl stars as the eponymous Oscar François de Jarjayes , with Barry Stokes as her lover André Grandier , alongside Jonas Bergström , Christine Böhm , Mark Kingston , Georges Wilson , Sue Lloyd , Martin Potter , and Anouska Hempel . A young Lambert Wilson appears in
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#1732765663610704-639: The Palace of Versailles . The film was not a commercial success, and Catriona MacColl's portrayal of Oscar, in particular, was criticized. Conversely, Variety described the film as recalling early Hollywood epics, and praised McColl's depiction of Oscar as a "woman waiting to burst out of a man's clothing". Kevin Thomas , writing for the Los Angeles Times, described the film as a typical Jacques Demy film, noting its preoccupation with contrasting
736-577: The American TV series The Office Films and manga [ edit ] The Oscar (film) , starring Stephen Boyd Oscar (1967 film) , starring Louis de Funès Oscar (1991 film) , starring Sylvester Stallone Lady Oscar or La Rose de Versailles , a Japanese manga series by Riyoko Ikeda Lady Oscar (film) , a 1979 English-language Japanese-French romantic drama film based on La Rose de Versailles Other arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Oscar (opera) ,
768-517: The American TV series The Office Films and manga [ edit ] The Oscar (film) , starring Stephen Boyd Oscar (1967 film) , starring Louis de Funès Oscar (1991 film) , starring Sylvester Stallone Lady Oscar or La Rose de Versailles , a Japanese manga series by Riyoko Ikeda Lady Oscar (film) , a 1979 English-language Japanese-French romantic drama film based on La Rose de Versailles Other arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Oscar (opera) ,
800-640: The Student Film Awards King Oscar (disambiguation) Oskar (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Oscar . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oscar&oldid=1256599696 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
832-555: The Student Film Awards King Oscar (disambiguation) Oskar (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Oscar . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oscar&oldid=1256599696 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
864-696: The animated television series Fish Hooks Oscar, an infant character in the film Ghostbusters II Oscar, a page in Verdi's opera Un ballo in maschera Oscar the Grouch , a Muppet on Sesame Street Old Oscar, a character in Jay Jay the Jet Plane Oscar Madison , the sloppy roommate in The Odd Couple media franchise Oscar Martinez ( The Office ) , a character in
896-399: The animated television series Fish Hooks Oscar, an infant character in the film Ghostbusters II Oscar, a page in Verdi's opera Un ballo in maschera Oscar the Grouch , a Muppet on Sesame Street Old Oscar, a character in Jay Jay the Jet Plane Oscar Madison , the sloppy roommate in The Odd Couple media franchise Oscar Martinez ( The Office ) , a character in
928-497: The film was Shiseido , a cosmetics company, and Catriona McColl promoted a red lipstick for the spring cosmetic line that year. Frederik L. Schodt and Jared Cook translated the entire manga series into English as a reference for the producers of this film, but gave the only copy of the translation to them and it was lost. The production was based at Auditel Studios in Paris , with filming locations including Jossigny , Senlis , and
960-463: The lives of the aristocrats and the lives of the poor. Anne Duggan took a similar view when situating Lady Oscar within the context of Demy's other films. Duggan describes Ikeda's Oscar as having "more self-knowledge" in some respects than the Oscar of the film, who therefore has arguably less agency, whereas "Demy goes further than Ikeda in challenging the tradition of the maiden warrior by questioning
992-462: The two begin a relationship. She tries to convince her father to join their side before things get worse for the upper class, but the General refuses and even tries to kill her. In the ensuing sword fight, André defends Oscar, and the two escape the house unscathed. During the taking of the Bastille, however, André dies, leaving Oscar to look for his body among all the commotion. The major sponsor of
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1024-475: The years go by, the two children grow up to be inseparable friends, while Oscar learns to sword-fight and behaves like a boy. Despite belonging to a different social strata from Oscar, André starts developing romantic feelings for her. However, she does not feel the same way about him and only loves him as a brother. The Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, like many within the aristocracy, is fascinated by Oscar and eventually decides to give her an honored position as
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