This adaptation of the Russian classic is set in Paris in 1963. Pascal is slowly losing grip on reality. Living in a state of permanent exaltation, he confides all his dreams to his diary, in particular, his ambition to become Ferdinand VIII, King of Spain.
Credits: Producer, Paul Joly ; director, Roger Coggio ; writers, Marcel Moussy, Sylvie Luneau, Roger Coggio ; photography, Christian Matras ; music, George Delerue.
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ACMI Identifier
X000127
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)