Date & Time: Sunday March 9th at 8.00pm
Details: Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière / 2024 / France / 22 mins
Starring: Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier
Based on the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas, this historical action adventure was one of the most popular films at the French box-office in 2024, with over nine million admissions.
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the men who betrayed him.
“A good-looking gallop through Dumas’ tale of revenge” The Guardian
Best Film and Audience Award for Best International Feature, Fantasia International Film Festival 2024
14 Nominations for the César Awards 2025 including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting actress, Best Visual Effects