Paris, Forum des images, June 19 2024
This Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Club Allociné offered its members an unforgettable experience by organizing a private screening of the highly anticipated film The Count of Monte Cristo. This exclusive event was held at the Forum des Images, an iconic venue for cinema in Paris, attracting cinephiles and literary enthusiasts eager to discover this new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece.
The evening began with a screening of the film, immersing the audience in the epic, dramatic world of Edmond Dantès. The anticipation was palpable, and the atmosphere in the room was electric. The screening was followed by a fascinating meeting with directors Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, and lead actors Pierre Niney and Vassili Schneider. This interaction offered a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of the film's creation and understand the artistic and narrative choices that shaped this cinematic work.
The Count of Monte Cristo is a bold, modern adaptation of Dumas' iconic novel, orchestrated by talented directors Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte. Scheduled for a grand release on June 28, 2024, this cinematic work is already shaping up to be a landmark in the adaptation of French literary classics. The trailer, unveiled the previous Tuesday, has aroused keen interest and anticipation among audiences and critics alike.
The victim of a plot, young Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After fourteen years in the Château d'If, he manages to escape. Now immensely wealthy, he returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to take revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
The film stars Pierre Niney in the lead role of Edmond Dantès, delivering an intense, nuanced performance that promises to leave a lasting impression. He is surrounded by a talented cast, including Anaïs Demoustier, Laurent Lafitte, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Vassili Schneider. Each actor brings depth and complexity to his or her character, contributing to the film's rich narrative.
Produced by Dimitri Rassam, known for his previous adaptations of Dumas' works with the diptych The Three Musketeers, the film is committed to respecting the essence of the novel while bringing a captivating modernity to it. The directors have expressed their passion for Dumas' work, underlining the honor and responsibility of revisiting such a work.
The 173-minute film explores universal themes of betrayal, love, revenge and redemption. It also reflects on the nature of justice and power, while remaining true to the spirit of adventure and romance of the original novel. Set in picturesque regions of France, as well as in Malta and Cyprus, the film promises to transport viewers back to a tumultuous period in French history. Photography is by Nicolas Bolduc, while Célia Lafitedupont handles the editing, creating a visual narrative as dynamic as it is spellbinding.
Synopsis:
The victim of a plot, young Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he didn't commit. After fourteen years in the Château d'If, he manages to escape. Now immensely wealthy, he returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to take revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Written and directed by Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte
Produced by Dimitri Rassam, Jérôme Seydoux, Ardavan Safaee
Starring Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Oscar Lesage, Anaïs Demoustier, Anamaria Vartolomei, Laurent Lafitte, Pierfrancesco Favino, Patrick Mille, Bruno Raffaelli, Françoise Gazio, Vassili Schneider, Julien De Saint-Jean, Axel Baille
Director of photography : Nicolas Bolduc
Editing: Célia Lafitedupont
Production companies: Chapitre 2 (Mediawan), Pathé Films, M6 Films, Fargo Films, Umedia
Distributed by Pathé Distribution (France)
Release date: May 22, 2024 (Cannes), May 28, 2024 (Cannes),
Running time: 173 minutes