Overview

It centres on the life of the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre and his total devotion to studying insect behavior, travelling from Avignon to Paris, from Paris to his death in Sérignan. He is honoured by the French president Raymond Poincaré and his patience, obstinacy and knowledge are also recognised by Napoleon III, the publisher Charles Delagrave and the philosopher John Stuart Mill. They reach their climax in his book, Souvenirs entomologiques.

Cast

Pierre Fresnay, Élina Labourdette, André Randall, Georges Tabet, Pierre Bertin, Espanita Cortez, France Descaut, Olivier Hussenot

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What is "Amazing Monsieur Fabre" about?

It centres on the life of the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre and his total devotion to studying insect behavior, travelling from Avignon to Paris, from Paris to his death in Sérignan. He is honoured by the French president Raymond Poincaré and his patience, obstinacy and knowledge are also recognised by Napoleon III, the publisher Charles Delagrave and the philosopher John Stuart Mill. They reach their climax in his book, Souvenirs entomologiques.

When was "Amazing Monsieur Fabre" released?

Amazing Monsieur Fabre was released in 1951.

Who stars in "Amazing Monsieur Fabre"?

The cast includes Pierre Fresnay, Élina Labourdette, André Randall, Georges Tabet.