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Jean Valjean

2025-11-19 · 99 min · ★ 6.1

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. Desperate, he unknowingly finds refuge at the house of Bishop Bienvenu, who lives simply, with his sister and a single servant. There, he is surprised by their warm welcome, and his inner demons start to waver. But the temptation to be what society sees in him still haunts him, and he steals the Bishop’s silverware. When the police ultimately catches him, the Bishop forgives him and gifts him the candlesticks. This acts becomes the starting point of Jean Valjean’ transformation into a new man who reclaims his humanity.

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Directors
Éric Besnard
Production companies
Radar Films, France 3 Cinéma, OCS, Cinécap, Warner Bros. Entertainment France, Mediawan
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,269,688

Top Cast

Grégory GadeboisGrégory GadeboisJean Valjean
Bernard CampanBernard CampanBienvenu Myriel
Isabelle CarréIsabelle CarréBaptistine Myriel
Alexandra LamyAlexandra LamyMadame Magloire
Dominique PinonDominique PinonBoîte à Mots
Albert DupontelAlbert DupontelClaude Gueux
Laura BehagueLaura BehagueUne paysanne
Romane LibertRomane LibertLa gamine
Patrick PineauPatrick PineauLe vieux citoyen
Loup CousteilJean Valjean (young)
Ernest Mourier
Claire Ruppli

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