Les Misérables

The novel Les Misérables by excellent poet Victor Hugo is considered the greatest literary work of the 19th century. When adapted to the big screen, Les Misérables will not be the same as the other novels. other movies, with simple content and highly entertaining. On the contrary, the film is a series of appearances of unfortunate lives in an unjust society and a chaotic century. In just one plot, viewers will receive a lot of small stories interwoven and interlocked.

Set in 19th century France, Les Miserables tells the story of many characters with different backgrounds, connected by the central character - Jean Valjean. After 19 years in prison for stealing food for a starving family, Jean was released. However, carrying a golden passport (the type of paper reserved for those who committed crimes in the past) so he was banished everywhere. The Miserables lead viewers through the ups and downs of Jean Valjean's life from prison until the end of his life, meeting with characters such as Javert, Fantine, Marius, Cosette, the Thénardier couple, or the Éponine.

Les Miserables won three major Golden Globe awards, including Best Comedy/Musical, Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical (for Hugh Jackman), and Best Supporting Actress (for Hugh Jackman) (for Anne Hathaway). At the 2013 Oscars, the film received 8 nominations, including Best Picture.

Detailed information:
Release date: 2001 - 2011
Film studio: Working Title Films
Directed by: Tom Hooper
Based on the book: Les Misérable
Author: Victor Hugo