“He could look straight on the ice”: 80 years ago, Jean Gabin published his acting profession for illustrated obligations

Jean Gabin, the legend of the French cinema, was a sincere, loyal and sensitive person, as evidenced by this moving tribute to Fernandel, which we were talking about on April 12. We knew Gabin actress, wonderful and exciting, but we didn’t know the artist’s personality.

As an article France 3 regionsThe actress began during World War II, participating in the pocket of Ryan until April 14 and 18, 1945. Born in 1904, Jean Gabin was then 40 years old. This amazing event celebrates its 80th birthday this year.

Gabin Soldier, with a report

[In194525000peoplefoughtintheworld[1945წელსამრამდენიმედღისგანმავლობაში25000კაციიბრძოდა“The actor was not directly involved in quarrels, but he trained the whole 2 dB (armor). These are some of the famous people of the time who fought in the territory of France.”Explains the article from 3 French regions, commenting on Gabin’s photo with his brothers.

The star of the Paris crossing was committed in 1943. For his devotion, Royan baptizes the performance hall on his behalf. According to Matthias Moncorge, Jean Gabin’s son, his father did not offer his services to the honors and glory.

“He left France because he did not want to make films for the Germans. So he joined the United States and had a contract with Metro-Goldwin-Meyer.Explains the star’s son.

“He then gets involved in the free forces of French forces. De Gulel asked him to make a film for French propaganda.Continues Matthias Moncorge.

They offered him places without fighting, but Papa always said no, I return to France to fight like other guys.

A man of conviction

“Papa was born in 1904, he knew the First World War, which was already against the Germans and couldn’t do anything. He was a man of persuasion. He knew the risks, but he wanted to liberate his country. Jean-Pierre AumontFor example. Others hidden or collaborated. Father can look straight into the ice ”Hammer’s son Gabin.

Obviously, the actor was often recognized and many asked for signatures. “We often asked for devotion from Jean Gabin when he was recognized on the front. He responded every time Jean Gabin in Hollywood.Analyzes film historian Patrick Glret.

Matthias Monkorgi emphasizes that his father did not directly participate in the battle, but he trained the entire 2nd armor: “He’s been in the case, so for me, he is involved in pocket liberation. I disagree when we say that Gabin has not released Ryan”He says.

If the Germans arrived, he would be on the front line and participated in the battle.

“He was not on the front line, but from the moment he supported Royan’s defense and prevents the Germans from coming, he took part in his pocket.

After the 2nd DB of 23 months, Jean Gabin returns to the actor’s profession, but refuses to play the roles of soldiers. The actor will never talk about this period; For an artist, he “Made what he had to do.”

“As he said, war is not cinema and he never wanted to play a military role. He never had a suggestion Rene Clement Involve Burning Paris And he refused ‘Shows Matthias Moncorg.