Jean Valjean

Overview

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.

Cast

Grégory Gadebois

Jean Valjean

Bernard Campan

Bienvenu Myriel

Isabelle Carré

Baptistine Myriel

Alexandra Lamy

Madame Magloire

Dominique Pinon

Boîte à Mots

Albert Dupontel

Claude Gueux

Laura Behague

Une paysanne

Romane Libert

La gamine

Patrick Pineau

Le vieux citoyen

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Loup Cousteil

Jean Valjean (young)

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Ernest Mourier

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Claire Ruppli