André Chénier and the Young Captive (1978)
After serving as an embassy secretary in London at the end of 1787, a position he didn't exactly enjoy, the poet André Chénier returns to Paris. When the Revolution breaks out, he becomes enthusiastic about it, and never ceases to express his love of liberty and high principles. But he also speaks out against excesses and troublemakers. For her part, the beautiful Aimée de Coigny, who has just divorced the Duc de Fleury, leads a dissolute life. In 1793, the Convention decides to put "the Terror on the agenda". Aimée de Coigny and her new lover, Casimir de Montrond, are arrested. At the Saint-Lazare prison, their life together is preserved. Six months later, Chénier is arrested and imprisoned. Dazzled by the young woman's beauty, the poet dedicates his most beautiful verses to her. But Aimée remains unmoved by his love.
Cast
- Nicolas Silberg - André Chenier
- Anny Duperey - Aimée de Coigny
- Jacques Toja - Lauzun
- Mireille Audibert - Mme de Bonneuil
- Danielle Duvivier - Mme Chénier
- Alain Nobis - M. Chénier
- Olivier Rodier - A. de Frontenille
- Patricia Calas - Fanny
- Yves Arcanel - Roucher
- Hubert Deschamps - Le marquis de Kermaden
Screenplay
Keywords
french revolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is André Chénier and the Young Captive about?
- After serving as an embassy secretary in London at the end of 1787, a position he didn't exactly enjoy, the poet André Chénier returns to Paris. When the Revolution breaks out, he becomes enthusiastic about it, and never ceases to express his love of liberty and high principles. But he also speaks out against excesses and troublemakers. For her part, the beautiful Aimée de Coigny, who has just divorced the Duc de Fleury, leads a dissolute life. In 1793, the Convention decides to put "the Terror on the agenda". Aimée de Coigny and her new lover, Casimir de Montrond, are arrested. At the Saint-Lazare prison, their life together is preserved. Six months later, Chénier is arrested and imprisoned. Dazzled by the young woman's beauty, the poet dedicates his most beautiful verses to her. But Aimée remains unmoved by his love.
- Who directed André Chénier and the Young Captive?
- André Chénier and the Young Captive was directed by Jean-Paul Carrère.
- Who stars in André Chénier and the Young Captive?
- André Chénier and the Young Captive stars Nicolas Silberg, Anny Duperey, Jacques Toja, Mireille Audibert, Danielle Duvivier, Alain Nobis.
- How long is André Chénier and the Young Captive?
- André Chénier and the Young Captive has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is André Chénier and the Young Captive?
- André Chénier and the Young Captive is a History, TV Movie film.
- Where was André Chénier and the Young Captive produced?
- André Chénier and the Young Captive was produced in France.