Biography: Hunchback of Notre Dame

To the Medieval world he was a monster, a hideous living gargoyle. But in the eyes of the woman he loved, his spirit soared like the spires of a great cathedral. Quasimodo, the deformed hero of Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is one of fiction's most haunting figures. The tale of his impossible love has been translated into dozens of languages, made into operas and musicals, and continually revived on film. Explore the life of Hugo's fascinating character, from his birth in 19th-century France to his many incarnations in 20th-century Hollywood. Expert interviews, astonishing archival materials and rare film clips tell his unforgettable story and the story of the genius who brought him to life. Take a revealing look at the gentle and loyal soul whose legend has captivated us for generations THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.