The Red and the Black
Le Rouge et le Noir
Synopsis
In Restoration-era France, the ambitious Julien Sorel rises through society thanks to his intelligence, charm, and determination. Torn between Madame de Rênal and Mathilde de La Mole, he becomes entangled in passionate affairs, political intrigue, and religious conflict that ultimately shape his tragic fate. Inspired by Stendhal's classic novel, Pierre Lacotte transforms Le Rouge et le Noir into a grand three-act ballet set to an anthology of music by Jules Massenet.
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[EXTRAIT] LE ROUGE ET LE NOIR by Pierre Lacotte (Dorothée Gilbert & Hugo Marchand)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Bataillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Lacotte, Stendhal
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Le Rouge et le Noir
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Paris Opera Ballet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Bataillon
Pierre Lacotte, Stendhal
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Lacotte
Writer
Pierre Lacotte
Costume Design
Pierre Lacotte
Production Design
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Vincent Bataillon
Director
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What is The Red and the Black about?
In Restoration-era France, the ambitious Julien Sorel rises through society thanks to his intelligence, charm, and determination. Torn between Madame de Rênal and Mathilde de La Mole, he becomes entangled in passionate affairs, political intrigue, and religious conflict that ultimately shape his tragic fate. Inspired by Stendhal's classic novel, Pierre Lacotte transforms Le Rouge et le Noir into a grand three-act ballet set to an anthology of music by Jules Massenet.
Who directed The Red and the Black?
The Red and the Black was directed by Vincent Bataillon.
Who stars in The Red and the Black?
The principal cast of The Red and the Black includes Hugo Marchand, Dorothée Gilbert, Bianca Scudamore, Roxane Stojanov, Stéphane Bullion.
When was The Red and the Black released and how long is it?
The Red and the Black was released in 2021 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Red and the Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red and the Black was composed by Jules Massenet.
Is The Red and the Black based on a book or true story?
The Red and the Black is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stendhal".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red and the Black?
The Red and the Black holds official age classifications: FR: NR.