Les Fizz: 1. Alison Canavan; 2. Aisling Rice and John O'Malley; 3. Karen Koster. (Pix. Anthony Woods)
There was no place for misery at
the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield last week, the venue for the premiere of
the much anticipated feature film “Les Misérables”. Hosted by Universal Pictures, in
association with Moët & Chandon, the screening was the first time that the
widely acclaimed film adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation was
shown in Ireland.
The world’s longest-running musical brings its power
to the big screen in Tom Hooper’s sweeping and spectacular interpretation of
Victor Hugo’s epic tale. The film includes international superstars and
beloved songs including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More”
and “On My Own”.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century
France, “Les Misérables” tells an enthralling story of broken dreams
and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament
to the survival of the human spirit. Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean
Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe)
after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker
Fantine’s (Anne Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
Guests on
the night included TV personalities Brendan Courtney from RTE’s Off the Rails
and TV3’s Karen Koster. Also enjoying the champagne reception were Caroline
Sleiman, top Irish model Alison Canavan along with Noel Sutton from GAZE Film
Festival.
Always
playing a glamorous role in the history of film, both on and off screen, Moët
and “Les Misérables” made for a perfect fit and a memorable
evening. Santé!
