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Description Dom Claude, this very interesting tragic character belonging to Victor Hugo's universe, was in time interpreted in different ways by different actors.
and since there are 3 or 4 of them that i really really like, i've decided to try some humble portraits.

from the 1982 version of HOND, Sir Derek Jacobi!!!
probably my favourite Frollo!!!! (besides disney's)
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Comments: 35

RedRoseBlackRibbon [2016-07-25 20:51:15 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work. He is without a doubt my favorite Frollo.

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BloodAndRedRoses [2012-01-02 22:20:41 +0000 UTC]

Very good! He is one of my favorite Frollos. Script by John Gay actually attempted to follow the plot and characters of the novel.

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SJ3059 [2011-12-14 23:59:13 +0000 UTC]

The Archdeacon isn't as evil as the disney movie paints him to be. Yes, he did stab Phoebus, and long for Esmeralda even though he was a priest. Remember what he did though, and that is: take pity on Quasimodo when those old ladies were talking about drowing him. Frollo is, well, not misunderstood, but rather, distorted. If that makes any sense.

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naly202 In reply to SJ3059 [2011-12-20 13:05:28 +0000 UTC]

yes, indeed. the disney's like their characters clean cut: good/ bad.
Frollo is a complex character. a life of isolation, inner pride and dealing with alchemy,made him very confident and lonely... but at one point,snap! he sees a girl dance and his whole universe collapses. he's very obsessive so he becomes mad about the girl. gelosy, want of revenge and lust make him act villainously.

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DaughterGothel [2011-11-15 14:54:27 +0000 UTC]

He is my favourite Frollo too ^^

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naly202 In reply to DaughterGothel [2011-12-20 12:53:52 +0000 UTC]

mine too.well except disney's

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AzzaEnemy [2010-10-18 05:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Love this! You captured him really well (the face especially). Have to agree with you Sir Derek Jacobi did a fantastic Frollo, his portrayal was so real.

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naly202 In reply to AzzaEnemy [2011-10-18 18:01:52 +0000 UTC]

given a better script, though, both Sir D.J. and Sir. A. Hopkins would have been superb. too much focus on Esmeralda. i've never been terribly fond of Lesley-Anne Down, she was very pretty, yes! but, as the young Esmeralda, she was miscast!

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kallse [2010-08-26 00:14:38 +0000 UTC]

It's my favourite movie about " hunchback of notre dame" and I like the scenes with Frollo. Frollo love like obsession a Esmeralda.

Sorry for my bad english

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naly202 In reply to kallse [2011-10-18 17:54:16 +0000 UTC]

don't worry, i'm not English either, i've studied it in school and i know how difficult it is! lol!
thanks for the comment.

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141188 [2009-04-03 11:50:50 +0000 UTC]

Great pic here, instant fave!

Sir Derek is one of my fave Frollos also, along with Sir Cedric Hardwicke from the 1939 film.

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naly202 In reply to 141188 [2011-10-18 17:52:11 +0000 UTC]

my feelings exactly!

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Lady-CaT [2008-12-31 01:02:43 +0000 UTC]

I can't tell how happy I am to see this. He's my favourite Frollo among many and, wow, he looks brilliant here! It is a beautiful portrait.

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naly202 In reply to Lady-CaT [2009-01-01 21:05:17 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot.
i'm very glad you liked it. he's one of my favourites too.
happy holydays!!

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Lady-CaT In reply to naly202 [2009-01-01 22:07:59 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome. He's amazing.
And happy holidays to you too!

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Falang [2008-08-17 15:17:17 +0000 UTC]

I'm agree : Jacobi was a great Frollo, probably the best. ^^ I like the character in the Disney version too, but this movie is so far away from the book...

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naly202 In reply to Falang [2008-08-18 21:44:25 +0000 UTC]

well, the DJ version, was pretty far away from the book too, only to mention the way frollo dies, the context that made frollo (d.j) stab phoebus, etc. the gorgeous 2 dj. & A.hopkins were the ones who made the movie good.
as for the disney fr., he's my fave, he made me like the character in the first place . pls chec my other frollo sketches.

thks for commenting, btw!

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Falang In reply to naly202 [2008-08-18 21:56:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it's true for the Jacobi's version. I must see this movie again, it's so far away now...

I like the 1956 version with Anthony Quinn too. Did you see it ?

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naly202 In reply to Falang [2008-08-20 05:00:25 +0000 UTC]

um, almost. my "problem" with Notre Dame d.p is that i need to like the frollo in order to like the movie, and the 1956 frollo doesn't look the way i was imagining, don't know. still, this version is the most faithful to the book, including the end.
i liked the 1939 version a lot.
if you wanna see several versions of HOND, you can find them on you tube, [link]
and, in case you haven't seen it already, there's a wonderful musical too : [link]
Have fun!

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Falang In reply to naly202 [2008-08-20 09:14:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the links !! ^^

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naly202 In reply to Falang [2008-08-27 20:52:55 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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HostageChicken [2008-05-04 15:57:13 +0000 UTC]

derek jacobi POWAAAA

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naly202 In reply to HostageChicken [2008-05-07 19:45:23 +0000 UTC]

yup.

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a-francis-n [2008-02-14 20:09:53 +0000 UTC]

Amazing drawing. I haven't seen the film, but I just love that he shares the same intense features as the Judge CF. Very good portrait!

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naly202 In reply to a-francis-n [2008-02-14 20:26:54 +0000 UTC]

you can see it on youtube!
it's gorgeous! and sir derek has a superb acting! not to mention a very very charming voice!
(and, you know his Quasy is no other than A. Hopkins? cool!)
pls go here: [link]

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a-francis-n In reply to naly202 [2008-02-15 06:21:12 +0000 UTC]

I'll definitely have to watch it sometimes! Anthony Hopkins is one of my favorite actors.

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naly202 In reply to a-francis-n [2008-02-15 09:08:02 +0000 UTC]

mine too! and he is a very sweet quasy here!

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darkknightress [2008-02-14 00:48:16 +0000 UTC]

It is beautiful! He is my favorite frollo too. (after the Judge, of course)

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naly202 In reply to darkknightress [2008-02-14 23:11:54 +0000 UTC]

thks!
he's almost a perfect frollo, isn't he?

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Ring0fFire [2008-02-13 18:58:04 +0000 UTC]

!!!! YOU WIN! This is soooo great! One of your best portraits, I think! The depth of his face is wonderful, especially around the eyes! Yaaaaaay! Can I add this to the Pit, dearie??

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naly202 In reply to Ring0fFire [2008-02-14 23:10:14 +0000 UTC]

you bet sweetie! (drop it into the pit! with no remorse!)
i thank you for this.
glad you liked it.
i didn't find Sir Derek too easy to draw, but i did enjoy doing it.

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Hikarionesa [2008-02-13 14:35:50 +0000 UTC]

I didn't see the movi but like this version !

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naly202 In reply to Hikarionesa [2008-02-14 23:11:17 +0000 UTC]

pls go here: [link]

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Hikarionesa In reply to naly202 [2008-02-15 08:15:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !!

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