![]() No one could sum that up in one sentence better than Dumas himself: ‘Hate is blind, anger thoughtless, and he who pours himself a cup of vengeance may drink a very bitter brew,” Safaee continued. “‘The Count of Monte Cristo,’ it must be said, is the original masked avenger story, a story of treason and of an impossible redemption. “Pathé and I are thrilled to work once again with Matthieu and Alexandre, who had the talent needed to respect the DNA of this masterpiece, even as they came up with a modern and truly cinematic vision,” Rassam continued.Īrdavan Safaee, Pathé Films president, said the company “are pleased and proud to bring one of the most beautiful French literary works to the screen, a story and a character that inspired so many others, in France and around the world.” You can buy or rent The Count of Monte Cristo for as low as 3.99 to rent or 17.99 to buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and AMC on Demand. We are humbly taking on this extraordinary fresco comprising adventure, romance, thriller and vengeance,” said Rassam. The Count of Monte Cristo is currently available to stream with a subscription on Hulu for 7.99 / month, after a 30-Day Free Trial. The film will be released in French theaters on Oct. Pathé will release the film in theaters in France and will be in charge of international sales. The film is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Alexandre Dumas, pèr. The film is co-produced by M6 Films and will be broadcast on M6, Canal+ and Ciné+. The Count of Monte Cristo is a 2002 adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. We aim to make an epic adventure film, with exceptionally strong characters, and at its core… a story of revenge,” Niney continued.Ĭurrently in pre-production, the film will lense between July and December, on location in France. “The aspiration and strength of this project are both our commitment and our inspiration. Niney, who was trained at the prestigious Comedie Française and is one of France’s most popular actors, said that “like millions of readers all across the world, (he) was moved and carried away by the great novel which is Monte Cristo.” “We’re lucky enough to work with an incredible cast and crew and to have Pierre Niney on board with us – he will be a Monte Cristo like you’ve never seen,” teased the filmmakers. ![]() They said their film “will be told from the point of view of Edmond Dantès, the first French superhero, who steps from the light into the shadows, assuming the identity of masked avenger.” A veritable myth mixing several cinematic genres – adventure and thriller is layered on top of an immensely powerful love story,” said Delaporte and de la Patelliere. Gerard Depardieu stars in this made-for-TV adaptation of the classic adventure story by Alexandre Dumas. “‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is one of the greatest stories ever told.
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