Did Asterix have a wife?
She has never been officially named and is always referred to by the local title for wife and the translation of her husband’s name (Uderzo has stated she is partially based on his own wife and he wishes to retain an air of mystery).
Is Asterix Based on a true story?
Asterix (/ˈæstərɪks/; French: Astérix) is a fictional character and the titular hero of the French comic book series Asterix. The series portrays him as a diminutive but fearless Gaulish warrior living in the time of Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars.
Who is Astérix le Gaulois?
Asterix the Gaul (French: Astérix le Gaulois) is a 1967 Belgian/French animated film, based on the comic book of the same name, which was the first book in the highly popular comic series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
At which famous place do Asterix and the others stop on their way back from the quarry to Alexandria?
They go to a small island (which the reader surmises is Liberty Island).
What did Asterix drink?
The magic potion is the potion brewed by Getafix, that gives the Gaulish warriors superhuman strength. It is brewed from various herbs, found around the village and the forests surrounding it. Getafix is the only one who knows how to make the potion.
What type of dog is dogmatix?
white terrier dog
Dogmatix (/dɒɡˈmætɪks/) is a fictional tiny white terrier dog who is a companion to Obelix in the Asterix comics. Dogmatix is a pun on the words dog and dogmatic. In the original French, his name is Idéfix, itself a pun on the French expression idée fixe (fixed idea) meaning an obsession.
Who does Asterix symbolize?
Symbols of France and of French people, Astérix and Obélix embody with simplicity, humor and pride the republican values. France / 2015 / 10 euro / Design: Uderzo & Goscinny. Astérix and Obélix are ardent supporters of Liberty, our Gauls use their resourcefulness and energy to fight any form of oppression.
What was France called in Roman times?
Gaul
The Romans called the country Gaul France was originally called Gaul by the Romans who gave the name to the entire area where the Celtics lived. This was at the time of Julius Caesar’s conquest of the area in 51-58 BC.
Who is the Roman emperor who is desperately trying to conquer Asterix’s village?
In the comic Tortuous was chosen by Julius Caesar to spread mistrust and discord in the Gallic village that continues to resist Rome, in order to weaken the Gauls’s morale via psychological warfare and thus conquer the village and annex it once and for all into the Roman Empire.
Which actor plays the role of Obelix in the real comic movie Asterix and Cleopatra?
Gérard Depardieu
For this film the plot is based primarily on the sixth Asterix comic book, Asterix and Cleopatra written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo….Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre (2002)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Gérard Depardieu | Obelix |
| Christian Clavier | Asterix |
| Monica Bellucci | Cleopatra |
| Jamel Debbouze | Numerobis |
What breed is Indefix?
When was Asterix Conquers America?
Asterix Conquers America is a 1994 French and German animated film produced by Jürgen Wohlrabe and Gerhard Hahn, the latter of whom also directed it. It was produced in Germany, under the title of Asterix in Amerika , and is the first Asterix film to be produced outside France, which refers to it as Astérix et les Indiens .
What is Asterix America called in English?
Asterix Conquers America is a 1994 French and German animated film produced by Jürgen Wohlrabe and Gerhard Hahn, the latter of whom also directed it. It was produced in Germany, under the title of Asterix in Amerika, and is the first Asterix film to be produced outside France, which refers to it as Astérix et les Indiens.
What is Asterix’s birthday?
In commemoration of Asterix‘s 50th birthday, born on 29 October 1959 in the pages of the very first issue of the weekly magazine Pilote, Albert Uderzo has come up with an exceptional gift to pay homage to his heroes and to the millions of their readers throughout the world!
Who will deliver Asterix and Obelix’s birthday gifts?
Each guest will be bringing gifts for Asterix and Obelix. Those who live too far away will be sending birthday wishes to be delivered by the postman Postaldistrix. Here, we hear from Edifis himself!