The Red and the Black

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

• Jean-Daniel VerhaegheDirector
• Jean-Daniel VerhaegheWriter
• Philippe SardeOriginal Music Composer

• Carole BouquetLouise de Rénal
• Kim Rossi StuartJulien Sorel
• Judith GodrècheMathilde de la Môle
• Claude RichMarquis de la Môle
• Bernard VerleyMonsieur de Rénal
• Constanze EngelbrechtMadame Derville
• Francesco AcquaroliComte Altamira
• Maurice GarrelAbbé Chelan
• Rüdiger VoglerAbbé Pirard
• Claudine AugerMadame de Fervaques
• Pierre VernierAbbé Frilair
• Camille VerhaegheElisa