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Bishop Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel, referred to as Bishop Myriel or Monseigneur Bienvenu, is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. Myriel is the Bishop of Digne in southeastern France.The actual Bishop of Digne during the time period in which Myriel's appearance in the novel is set was Bienvenu de Miollis (1753-1843). He served as Hugo's model for Myriel. In both the novel as well as the film and musical adaptions of it, the Bishop is a heroic figure who personifies compassion and mercy.
As Hugo set to work on the novel in 1848 after a long interruption, his anti-clerical son Charles objected to presenting Myriel as "a prototype of perfection and intelligence", suggesting instead someone from "a liberal, modern profession, like a doctor". The novelist replied:
I cannot put the future into the past. My novel takes place in 1815. For the rest, this Catholic priest, this pure and lofty figure of true priesthood, offers the most savage satire on the priesthood today.
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Filmography of Bishop Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel (9 films)
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Les Misérables (miniseries) (2000)
, 6h40Directed by Josée Dayan
Origin France
Genres Drama, Historical
Actors Gérard Depardieu, Christian Clavier, John Malkovich, Virginie Ledoyen, Enrico Lo Verso, Asia Argento
Rating75%
This version is very true to Victor Hugo's novel. It maintains the setting, time period and covers the full arc of the story.
Les Misérables (1998)
, 2h14Directed by Bille August
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Historical, Crime, Romance
Actors Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, Claire Danes, Toby Jones, Hans Matheson
Rating73%
Jean Valjean (Liam Neeson), a man arrested for stealing bread nineteen years earlier, is released on parole. When no one is willing to allow a convict to stay the night, Bishop Myriel (Peter Vaughan), kindly welcomes him into his home. Valjean explains to Myriel that sleeping in a real bed will make him a new man. In the night, Valjean, interrupted by Myriel while stealing his silverware, strikes him and flees. When the police arrest Valjean, Myriel tells them that the silverware was a gift and scolds Valjean for forgetting to take his candlesticks as well. Myriel then reminds Valjean that he is to become a new man.
Les Misérables (1982)
, 3hDirected by Robert Hossein, Emmanuel Gust, Michel Béna
Origin France
Genres Drama, Historical
Actors Lino Ventura, Dominique Zardi, Jean Carmet, Évelyne Bouix, Michel Bouquet, Roger Hanin
Rating72%
The book's most faithful film adaption. Please see Les Misérables for more details
Les Misérables (1978)
, 2h30Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Historical, Romance
Actors Richard Jordan, Anthony Perkins, Angela Pleasence, Caroline Langrishe, Christopher Guard, Ian Holm
Rating72%
The plot follows the general outline of the novel of the same name, omitting many details and some entire episodes. The narrative is strictly chronological and avoids the digressions required to mirror the novel's structure. Many of the novel's minor characters do not appear or are combined. For example, the role of the Thénardiers is reduced to a scene in which Valjean ransoms Cosette from them.
Les Misérables (1958)
, 3h37Directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Origin German
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes La provence
Actors Jean Gabin, Werner Dissel, Bernard Blier, André Bourvil, Danièle Delorme, Béatrice Altariba
Rating73%
Jean Valjean, un paysan condamné à cinq ans de travaux forcés pour avoir volé un pain, sort du bagne de Toulon en 1815 après y avoir passé dix-neuf ans, sa peine initiale ayant été prolongée à cause de ses multiples tentatives d'évasion. Son destin bascule lorsque l'évêque de Digne, Monseigneur Myriel, se dévoue pour lui éviter d'être de nouveau incarcéré à la suite du vol qu'il a perpétré dans sa maison. Dès lors, Jean Valjean va s'évertuer à ne faire que le bien autour de lui au détriment de son propre bonheur.
Les Miserables (1952)
, 1h41Directed by Lewis Milestone, Gerd Oswald
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure, Historical, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Robert Newton, Edmund Gwenn, Sylvia Sidney, Cameron Mitchell
Rating67%
The film greatly differs from the novel. Entire episodes and many characters are dropped, including the Thénardiers and Enjolras. The character of Robert is entirely new.
Les Misérables (1935)
, 1h48Directed by Richard Boleslawski
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Rochelle Hudson, Florence Eldridge, Marilyn Knowlden
Rating75%
Jean Valjean est un bagnard emprisonné pour un simple vol de pain parce qu'il était affamé. Il parvient à s'échapper et sur sa route, il rencontre un homme d'église qui changera sa vie. Il devient peu à peu un homme en vue de la ville où il s'est installé sous un faux nom pour échapper à son passé. La jeune Cosette que les vils Thénardiers exploitent à leur service, est recueillie par Valjean qui en prendra soin quant à son éducation. Mais l'inspecteur Javert, Policier obtus et convaincu que l'âme humaine ne peut changer, reconnaît en Valjean l'ancien détenu et veut à tout prix le compromettre...
Les Misérables (1934)
, 4h40Directed by Raymond Bernard
Origin France
Genres Drama, Historical, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Erotic thriller films
Actors Harry Baur, Charles Vanel, Charles Dullin, Florelle, Josseline Gaël, Orane Demazis
Rating82%
Jean Valjean is an ex-convict struggling to redeem himself, but his attempts are continually ruined by the intrusion of Javert into his life. Javert is a cruel, ruthless police inspector who has dedicated his life to pursuing Valjean, whose only crime was stealing a loaf of bread, for which he gets 5 years in jail. And then he serves an additional 14 years for a handful of escape attempts.
Les Misérables (1913)
Directed by Albert Capellani
Origin France
Genres Drama
Actors Henry Krauss, Léon Bernard, Marie Ventura, Auguste Mévisto, Mistinguett, Gabriel de Gravone
Rating59%
L’histoire de Jean Valjean, forçat évadé du bagne, alias M. Madeleine, alias M. Fauchelevent, en quatre épisodes : Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Cosette et Marius.