Abel Gance

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Characters played by Abel Gance

Jean Novalic — The End of the World (1931)

Jean Novalic performs a religious passion play and later predicts an approaching apocalypse, presenting the catastrophe as a chance to save humanity. After helping an abused woman, he is falsely accused of rape, badly injured, and confined to an asylum. His recorded messages guide Genevieve and Martial toward a new social order.

Career Overview

Abel Gance has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1909. Signature works include Napoleon, Austerlitz, Bonaparte and the Revolution. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
107
Birth Date
1889-10-25
Birth Place
Paris, France

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