Sherlock Holmes for everyone. The many faces of the most famous detective

The many faces of the most famous English detective

A Sherlock Holmes no need to present it. The famous detective, created by sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is part of the universal collective imagination. Their faces are as many as their readers. And the versions (faithful or not) of their stories are countless in cinema, television and any format that we want to imagine. I'll go over those there. From the most Classic from the cinema to the most modern, which have transformed the character without altering his essence one iota. And of course the children and youth. From my beloved Japanese anime television Sherlock to Isaac Palmiola's likeable Perrock, it has rained a lot, but the myth continues. Let it be many more versions. This article is dedicated to Sara, one of my favorite bookstores.

Holmes at the movies

Nobody better than a British actor to bring it to life on the big screen. And of the great names who lent it to him, I am left with the face and elegance of the South African actor Basil rathbone. The fourteen films that he shot between 1939 and 1946 alongside Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson gave him world fame.

The matchless Peter cushing He also gave him his particular physiognomy in the version of The dog of the Baskervilles what did the legendary producer Hammer. And then he took over three years later in the series of the BBC which had started in 1964. He played it for 16 episodes. But precisely in The dog of the Baskervilles de la Hammer coincided with another great one, Christopher Lee, which would also be Holmes in the 60s.

The last and, of course, prestigious British name that has given it life has been another sir, Ian McKellen, which in 2015 recreated it in its most twilight tone in Mr. Holmes.

The Holmes of the XNUMXst century

It was the American Robert Downey Jr. what together Jude Law like Watson they gave Doyle's characters a few more, let's say, accelerated facets. The director's hand also contributed to this Guy Ritchie, that with Law, they put the British quota.

But it has been on television where again the BBC He washed his face and transferred him to our days. The Serie Sherlock and the faces of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are the Holmes and Watson of the new generations. And that's also an achievement to bring them closer to the immortal literary character of Doyle. Even if I use mobile and internet.

The most childish and youthful Holmes

That for me is that dog very clever with the wonderful voice of the dubbing actor of the Mythical 80s anime series. Raise your hand who has not sung your tune ever. The best thing is that my 6 and 4 year old nieces continue to sing it now, and that they will soon begin to read their adventures. Adventures that continue to be reinvented in a couple of book series ideal for younger readers.

Sherlock, Lupine and I - Irene Adler

with your van or 10 titles already from this collection aimed at readers From 8 years. The last one came out in March, The lord of crime.
The project is directed by the Italian author PD Baccalariowritten by Alessandro gatti (under the pseudonym Irene Adler) and illustrated by Iacopo Bruno. And part of the premise of what would have happened if these three well-known characters had met in their youth and their paths would have crossed.

Perrock Holmes - Isaac Palmiola

This saga carries 5 titles already and is aimed at readers From 5 years. The protagonist is the pet that Julia and Diego manage to have. His name is Perrock, Perrock Holmes, and far from being just another pooch, he has the power to read the thoughts of anyone who scratches his belly.

The Barcelona writer Isaac Palmiola has hit the mark in this fun new twist on a classic of classics.
The titles are:
1. Two and a half detectives
2. Slopes on all fours
3. Elemental, dear Gatson
4. Slaps and cannon shots
5. Here's Gatson locked up

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  1.   lilykerry said

    Jeremy Brett was absent. So much so that I had to reread the post to make sure I hadn't accidentally skipped it. Right now I'm not sure, my brain won't accept that Jeremy Brett isn't in a post about Mr. Holmes and his adaptations. (So ​​or more fangirl)

    After that access of initial intensity, I will point out that it says century XIX instead of XXI and that I liked the article. I saw Peter Cushing in the Hound of the Baskervilles but not in the BBC series. I write it down for later.
    A greeting.

  2.   Mariola Diaz-Cano Arevalo said

    Thank you for your comment, Lilykerry. Corrected that Roman stick that danced for me in the century.
    And sadly I had to make a selection among so many faces for Holmes. Someone had to fail me and it was poor Brett's turn.
    Again, thank you very much.