The always-terrific Grégory Gadebois re-teams with writer/director Éric Besnard (Delicious) for a poignant new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Miserables, charting the origin story of Jean Valjean, the beloved tale’s iconic protagonist.
1815. Provence, France. In the peaceful village of Digne, there’s a rumour that a dangerous man has entered the area. The hulking Jean (Gadebois) has just been released from prison after nineteen years of hard labour. Issued with identification that forever sees him branded a criminal and ostracised, Jean is not surprised to be repeatedly turned away as he seeks refuge for the night. Desperate, he unknowingly knocks at the door of the house of Monseigneur Bienvenu (Bernard Campan), who lives simply with his sister (Isabelle Carré) and a lone servant (Alexandra Lamy). Against all odds, Bienvenu invites him in. On this crucial night, Jean will face a choice that will define his future...
A gripping exploration of justice, grace and moral redemption, Besnard’s reflective and intimate drama - and Gadebois’ towering central performance - bring great depth to Hugo’s hero, a spurned man transformed by kindness and compassion.
EXCLUSIVE GALA PREVIEW EVENTS - SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Be among the first to get a taste of the AF French Film Festival ahead of the event’s official opening this March! Join us from 3.15pm on Sunday 22 February at participating venues nationally (excluding Adelaide where the event will take place on Sun 1 Mar) to enjoy a glass of Veuve Tailhan Blanc de Blanc on arrival, receive a copy of the programme, and be the first to see previews of the major highlights, before the exclusive first Australian screenings of Jean Valjean.
Advance tickets now on sale via the venue links above!