The year has only just begun and fantasy still reigns with “The Three Musketeers”, a 1940s version, and Doctor Strange. But already there is a return of seriousness with a good historical documentary devoted to De Gaulle and Churchill.
By Frédéric Strauss
Published on January 2, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.
On guard! : “The Three Musketeers”
Lana Turner and Gene Kelly in “The Three Musketeers” by George Sidney.
Photo MGM
Recently brought up to date, Alexandre Dumas' novel has never been better adapted than with this Hollywood production where Gene Kelly shines as d'Artagnan and Vincent Price as Richelieu. A flamboyant swashbuckling film where the duels have the beauty of ballets combining humor and invention.
At 8:55 p.m. on Arte. Film by George Sidney (USA, 1948). Screenplay: Robert Ardrey, based on Alexandre Dumas. With Lana Turner, Gene Kelly. 2:05. Rebroadcast.
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“The Three Musketeers”, by George Sidney: the most beautiful adaptation of Dumas
Master of Illusions: “Doctor Strange”
Benedict Cumberbatch in the Doctor Strange costume.
Photo Walt Disney – Marvel Studios
The mystical arts taught to the summit of Everest by a priestess played by Tilda Swinton: this is one of the surprises of this great show which brings a new charm to the Marvel universe. The character of Doctor Strange, neurosurgeon and magician, has a unique aura, like his interpreter, Benedict Cumberbatch.
At 9:10 p.m. on TF1. Film by Scott Derrickson (USA, 2016). With Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Wong. 2h15. Rebroadcast.
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“Doctor Strange”: a gifted one at Marvel
Giants of History: “De Gaulle versus Churchill: War Memories, War of Memories”
Churchill and de Gaulle: beyond their literary styles, two men who are completely opposed. Photo Golden Light Productions
Their visions of the war opposed them, as did their physical appearance, but Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) and Winston Churchill (1874-1965) were also surprisingly close. It is from the memoirs that they both published that this documentary draws material for a subtle, finely crafted double portrait.
At 8:30 p.m. on LCP. Documentary by Pierre Assouline (France, 2023) | 52 mins. Rebroadcast.
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“De Gaulle vs Churchill: War Memories, War of Memories”: a duel of memoirists with speckled foils
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