Alexandre Dumas's timeless classic, The Count of Monte Cristo, comes to life on the big screen thanks to Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patellière. Presented in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and set to open in cinemas on 28 June 2024, the film promises an epic interpretation of a tale of betrayal, mysterious riches and meticulous revenge. Pierre Niney, best known for his role as Yves Saint-Laurent, plays Edmond Dantès, the tragic hero turned powerful Count of Monte Cristo, and is supported by a talented cast including Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier and Laurent Lafitte.
The film tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is unjustly imprisoned on his wedding day as a result of a conspiracy orchestrated by so-called friends. After fourteen years in the sinister Château d'If, he escapes with the help of another prisoner who reveals the location of a hidden treasure. Enriched but disillusioned, Dantès reappears in Parisian society as the mysterious and brilliant Count of Monte Cristo, with the sole purpose of avenging those who ruined his life.
This adaptation is for fans of historical dramas, adventure thrillers and all those fascinated by tales of revenge. Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patellière have promised to create a version that will remain true to the spirit of Alexandre Dumas, while at the same time bringing a modernity that can appeal to a new generation. The prospect of seeing Pierre Niney in such a complex and charismatic role as the Count is also very appealing.
