Jean Valjean (2025)
The origin story of one of literature’s greatest heroes.
2025 · 1h 39m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
Jean Valjean is released from prison after nineteen years of hard labor, violence, and suffering. Filled with anger and a deep sense of injustice, he has become a dangerous man who trusts no one and nothing. When he arrives in a small village in Provence, he is repeatedly turned away.
Director: Éric Besnard
Writers: Éric Besnard
Music by: Christophe Julien
Cinematography: Laurent Dailland
Editor: Lydia Decobert
Box office: $3M · Budget: $7M
Cast
Grégory Gadebois as Jean ValjeanBernard Campan as Bienvenu MyrielIsabelle Carré as Baptistine MyrielAlexandra Lamy as Madame MagloireDominique Pinon as Boîte à MotsAlbert Dupontel as Claude GueuxLaura Behague as Une paysanneRomane Libert as La gaminePatrick Pineau as Le vieux citoyenLoup Cousteil as Jean Valjean (young)Ernest MourierClaire RuppliMore like this
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