A Midsummer Night's Dream
Le Songe d'une nuit d'été
Synopsis
Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia's father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.
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Claude Jade
Helena
Christine Delaroche
Hermia
Jean-Claude Drouot
Oberon
Christiane Minazzoli
Titania
Michel Ruhl
Lysander
Dominique Seriana
Demetrius
Marie Versini
Hippolyta
Benoît Allemane
Theseus
Michel Muller
Groin
Henri Virlogeux
Egée
Pierre Louki
Philostrate
Michel Modo
Laflûte
Gil Baladou
Letrique
Guy Grosso
Lecoing
Michel Robin
'Crève-la-faim'
Hélène Manesse
The fairy
Michel Tureau
Puck
André Badin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Christophe Averty
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Jean-Christophe Averty
- Original Title
- Le Songe d'une nuit d'été
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Christophe Averty
William Shakespeare, Jean-Christophe Averty
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Christophe Averty
Director
Jean-Christophe Averty
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Midsummer Night's Dream
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What is A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia's father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.
Who directed A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Jean-Christophe Averty.
Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
The principal cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream includes Claude Jade, Christine Delaroche, Jean-Claude Drouot, Christiane Minazzoli, Michel Ruhl.
When was A Midsummer Night's Dream released and how long is it?
A Midsummer Night's Dream was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.