Alliance Ciné | The Count of Monte Cristo

As a victim of a conspiracy, young Edmond Dantès is arrested for a crime he did not commit. After fourteen years of imprisonment in Château d'If, he manages to escape and travels to the island of Montecristo, where he discovers a great treasure. Edmond then returns home as the Count of Monte Cristo, seeking revenge on the three men who betrayed him. The magnificent French costume drama, The Count of Monte Cristo, is based on Alexandre Dumas' renowned novel and has won multiple awards, including two César Awards. Directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year and has been a remarkable success both domestically and internationally, attracting over 9 million viewers in France alone, making it one of the most viewed French films of 2024.