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Jean Valjean

"The origin story of one of literature’s greatest heroes."

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.

Top Cast

  • Grégory Gadebois

    Grégory Gadebois

    Jean Valjean

  • Bernard Campan

    Bernard Campan

    Bienvenu Myriel

  • Isabelle Carré

    Isabelle Carré

    Baptistine Myriel

  • Alexandra Lamy

    Alexandra Lamy

    Madame Magloire

  • Dominique Pinon

    Dominique Pinon

    Boîte à Mots

  • Albert Dupontel

    Albert Dupontel

    Claude Gueux

  • Laura Behague

    Laura Behague

    Une paysanne

  • Romane Libert

    Romane Libert

    La gamine

  • Patrick Pineau

    Patrick Pineau

    Le vieux citoyen

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.

Rating

5.8 / 10
23 Reviews
2 Popular

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