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French Tales & Novels from the 19th Century
The Parasite (L’écornifleur, 2009)
France
Adapted from: The Parasite, Jules Renard
Director: Philippe Beranger
Cast: Laurent Stocker, Bruno Todeschini
Presentation:
Eurochannel offers a journey through time in search of treasured French literature of the 19th century. The most illustrious writers are present: Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac, Emile Zola, etc…, adapted, in costume, with the set and the music of that era by one of the best French directors and portrayed by the greatest French actors such as Marie-Anne Chazel, Didier Bourdon, Samuel Le Bihan, and Regis Laspalès.
Enjoy classic humor in the French 19th century spirit! When the greatest French authors of the 19th century meet the best French actors of today, it creates a stunning production you will not want to miss.
Synopsis:
Mr. and Mrs. Vernet (Bruno Todeschini and Marie Bunel) are married but have no children. Every year they vacation in Normandy but this year, the presence of Mr. Vernet’s sister spoils the journey. Mr. Vernet just met a young man: Henri (Laurent Stocker), a poet. He enjoys other people’s money but is nice anyway. He will find that the sister and daughter are both very attracted to him. Henry has his own idea of what the holiday will entail. After a few weeks the three women will want the poet to leave - while Mr. Vernet does not.
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