The read
It runs long at 2h 44m.
Synopsis
The Marriage of Figaro, an adaptation of Beaumarchais' play, depicts a veritable social and romantic battle on the day of Figaro and Susanna's wedding, as Count Almaviva attempts to seduce the young woman despite her impending marriage. Throughout this eventful day, servants and masters clash in a game of intrigue, disguises, letters, and misunderstandings, each trying to thwart the other's plans. Figaro, cunning and determined, refuses to be humiliated, while Susanna and the Countess join forces to foil the Count's intentions. Around them gravitate Cherubino, Basilio, Bartolo, Antonio, and Marcellina, who further complicate the plot by adding jealousies, misunderstandings, and unexpected twists. Little by little, the Count's manipulations are exposed, and the women play a decisive role in the denouement.
Ratings
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Pierre JansenOriginal Music Composer
- Roger CoggioDirector
- Roger CoggioWriter
Cast
- Fanny CottençonSuzanne
- Roger CoggioFigaro
- Marie LaforêtLa comtesse
- Claude GiraudLe comte Almaviva
- Michel GalabruBartholo
- Paul PréboistAntonio
- Jean LefebvreBazile
- Line RenaudMarceline
- Yannick DebainChérubin
- Roger CarelDon Gusman Brid'oison
- Stéphanie Tchou-CottaFanchette
- Charles CharrasDouble-Main