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La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro

1989-09-20
7.5
fr 164m
ComedyDrama
The Marriage of Figaro, an adaptation of Beaumarchais' play, depicts a veritable social and romantic battle on the day of Figaro and Susanna's wedding, as Count Almaviva attempts to seduce the young woman despite her impending marriage. Throughout this eventful day, servants and masters clash in a game of intrigue, disguises, letters, and misunderstandings, each trying to thwart the other's plans. Figaro, cunning and determined, refuses to be humiliated, while Susanna and the Countess join forces to foil the Count's intentions. Around them gravitate Cherubino, Basilio, Bartolo, Antonio, and Marcellina, who further complicate the plot by adding jealousies, misunderstandings, and unexpected twists. Little by little, the Count's manipulations are exposed, and the women play a decisive role in the denouement.

Director of Photography

André Diot

Assistant Unit Manager

Philippe Godefroy

Costume Design

Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle

Original Music Composer

Pierre Jansen

Production Design

Thierry Leproust

Director

Roger Coggio

Status

Released

Countries

  • France

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