Alexandre Dumas \ Le chevalier à la Rose rouge《紅玫瑰騎士》法國電影: Très beau film ,surtout à voir par la jeunesse. Le combat éternel,de la justice contre l'injustice.
In 1875 - https://youtu.be/14swI8hb0wo?si=fSnoEVQp6NF4rtoQ 法國電影《紅玫瑰騎士》 (Le chevalier à la Rose rouge)
Henri de Verlaine, once surrounded by perfume and powdered wigs, now finds himself captivated not by a countess, but by Manon, the quiet farm girl whose courage and honesty awaken a nobler purpose in him than he ever thought possible.
In Le Chevalier à la rose rouge (the full French adventure film), the farm girl whom Henri de Verlaine falls in love with is named:
Manon (Beloved in French literature; spirited and earthy)
She represents purity, sincerity, and the humble strength of the common people — a stark contrast to the aristocratic women Henri once pursued with his red roses. Through Manon, Henri not only discovers love but also a deeper sense of justice and humanity, inspiring his transformation from noble libertine to defender of the poor.
En plus de sa passion pour les roses rouges, le comte Henri de Verlaine adore courtiser toutes les femmes qu'il rencontre. Mais un jour, il recueille le défenseur des pauvres, surnommé "Le Marseillais", blessé par le baron de la Flèche. Mais "Le Marseillais" décède. Henri décide alors de prendre sa place et de défendre les plus démunis
Réalisé par Steno (Stefano Vanzina)
Avec: Jacques Perrin (雅克·貝漢), Raffaella Carra, Carlos Estrada, Michèle Girardon
我童年時認識的紅房子騎士是米歇爾·勒魯瓦耶 (Michel Le Royer)，但這絲毫不影響雅克·貝漢 (Jacques Perrin) 那位偉大的演員的風采。
D'après Alexandre Dumas
Plot Summary – Le Chevalier à la rose rouge
Henri de Verlaine, a charming and flirtatious nobleman known for offering red roses to every woman he courts, lives a carefree life of luxury and seduction. But his destiny takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a wounded rebel, the masked hero known only as “Le Marseillais,” who fights on behalf of the poor and oppressed.
Mortally wounded by the treacherous Baron de la Flèche, “Le Marseillais” entrusts Henri with his secret and his mission before dying. Deeply moved, Henri sheds his frivolous persona and takes up the mantle of the fallen hero.
He becomes a masked avenger, standing up for justice, defending the downtrodden, and challenging the tyranny of the aristocracy from within. Along the way, he must navigate court intrigue, duels, forbidden romance, and his own transformation from libertine to legend.
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Identity and redemption
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Justice vs. tyranny
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Class conflict and social duty
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Romantic ideals vs. personal growth
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fantastic cloak-and-dagger adventures:
- Lagardère,
- Scaramouche,
- The Man in the Iron Mask, <Le Masque de Fer>
- The Hunchback, <Le Bossu>
- Cadet Rousselle, <
- The Prince and the Pauper, <Le Prince et le Pauvre>
- <Le comte de Monte Cristo> 1961 FHD 1 ere Partie Louis Jourdan https://youtu.be/fm30e5SYgOE?si=A8tcMJVjq2sTzuXW
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bien d’autres: many others
Réalisé par Steno means Directed by Steno — so Steno (pseudonym of Stefano Vanzina) is the director, not the producer.
In French film credits:
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"Réalisé par" = Directed by
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"Produit par" = Produced by
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"Scénario de" = Written by / Screenplay by
So in this case, Steno is credited as the director of Le Chevalier à la rose rouge.
Yes — Le Chevalier à la rose rouge clearly draws inspiration from the legend of Zorro, or more specifically from the archetype popularized by The Mark of Zorro (Douglas Fairbanks, 1920; Tyrone Power, 1940), even if the film is not officially based on it.
Shared Elements with Zorro / The Mask of Zorro:
| Element | Zorro | Le Chevalier à la rose rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Masked hero of the people | Don Diego becomes Zorro | Henri de Verlaine becomes “Le Marseillais” |
| Nobleman with a double life | Foppish aristocrat by day, hero by night | Same — Henri is a flirt turned fighter |
| Symbolic gesture or calling card | The “Z” slash | The red rose |
| Romantic subplot | Falls for a woman of strength/lower status | Falls for a farm girl (Manon) |
| Tyrannical antagonist | Spanish governor / military officer | Baron de la Flèche |
| Sword fights and duels | Central to Zorro's legend | Present throughout |
| Cause of justice | Defends the poor and oppressed | Same |
Influence:
While the film is French and stylized in the Dumasian tradition (à la Le Bossu or Scaramouche), the masked avenger trope that rises after inheriting a secret identity from a fallen hero is a direct echo of Zorro mythology.
So to answer directly:
Yes, Le Chevalier à la rose rouge is rooted in the Zorro archetype, blended with Alexandre Dumas–style romantic adventure and swashbuckling flair.
Would you like a comparison with Le Bossu or Scaramouche next?
Great question!
The Mask of Zorro – Key Versions:
| Title | Release Year | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark of Zorro | 1920 | Douglas Fairbanks | The original silent film – defined the masked hero archetype |
| The Mark of Zorro | 1940 | Tyrone Power | Popular sound-era remake — hugely influential on swashbuckling cinema |
| Zorro, the Gay Blade | 1981 | George Hamilton | Parody/sequel |
| The Mask of Zorro | 1998 | Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins | Modern blockbuster revival; new generation Zorro |
Le Chevalier à la rose rouge
Released in 1960, directed by Steno (Stefano Vanzina).
Conclusion:
The Zorro films (1920, 1940) came decades before Le Chevalier à la rose rouge (1960).
So yes, Zorro clearly predates and influences the style and plot of Le Chevalier à la rose rouge, which fits into the lineage of masked avenger tales inspired by the original Zorro mythology.
Would you like to see how this archetype evolved into later characters like Batman or V for Vendetta?
Suggested Names for the Farm Girl:
| Name | Meaning / Vibe |
|---|---|
| Clairette | A sweet diminutive of Claire; rustic and pure charm |
| Éloïse | Classic, romantic, and poetic |
| Jeannette | Simple, strong, a name common among country girls |
| Rosalie | Evokes red roses — subtly mirroring Henri’s old habit |
| Manon | Beloved in French literature; spirited and earthy |
| Lucile | Graceful and kind-hearted |
| Colombe | Means “dove,” a symbol of peace and gentleness |
