TV 04 - The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1964)

'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' was a French kid's show first shown in Germany. It was originally seen in the UK in 1965. I would have seen it in the 70's when it was often repeated on Saturday Mornings or over the summer school holidays.

One of those serials that I never saw from start to finish but seemed to pick up somewhere in the middle. I do remember catching the final episode at least once, with Man Friday all dressed up in his finery.

Again it's the theme tune that everyone will remember for this series more than anything else - although apparently this was only written and appeared on the UK version of the show.

Film 021 - Delicatessen (1991)

'Delicatessen'

Directed by - Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet

"A futuristic comic feast"

Film 017 - Diva (1981)

'Diva' 

Director - Jean-Jaques Beineix

"Her voice was his calling"

Film 012 - Caché (Hidden) (2005)

'Caché'

Director - Michael Haneke

TV 01 - The Flashing Blade

In a companion piece to my film viewing here is a trip down memory lane to the time when the children's TV schedule was dotted with series from other countries - although unfortunately badly dubbed.

Number one 'The Flashing Blade'

This serialisation appeared quite regularly during the summer holiday's back in the seventies. The plot was pretty much irrelevant. The important part was that there was a man with a sword who you could pretend to be later in the garden with a stick! 

Originally from France 'Le chevalier Tempête' tells the story of François de Ricci during the 17th Century war between France and Spain. François was played by Robert Etcheverry but it’s his sidekick Guillot, played by Jacques Balutin, who links nicely to this blog as he also portrayed the Hotel Manger in 'What's New Pussycat?'

The theme song was called 'Fight' and was performed by a band called The Musketeers (now there's a coincidence!)

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Film 009 - Amelie (2001)

‘Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain’

Director - Jean-Pierre Jeunet

"One person can change your life forever"

Film 008 - Playtime (1967)

‘Playtime’

Director - Jacques Tati

Film 005 - The Science of Sleep (2006)

'La Science des Rêves'

Director - Michel Gondry

"Close your eyes. Open your heart."

Film 002 - The Last Battle (1983)

'Le Denier Combat'  

Director - Luc Besson

Film 001 - A Town Called Panic (2009)

'Panique au Village' 

Directors - Stéphane Aubier / Vincent Patar

"They Came... they Saw... They Panicked..."