Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean’s life is transformed by an act of forgiveness. He becomes the respected mayor of the poor town of Vigau and transforms it into a thriving community. He also falls in love with one of Vigau’s most pitiful, poverty-stricken residents, the beautiful Fantine, and devotes himself to her care.
Credits: Director, Marcel Bluwal ; writer, Marcel Bluwal ; photography, Andre Bac.
Cast: Bernard Fresson, Micha Bayard, Georges Geret, Nicole Jamet, Francois Marthouret, Alain Mottet.
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ACMI Identifier
X000532
Language
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)