Voltaire et l'affaire Calas
Synopsis
A Protestant businessman, Jean Calas, is tortured to death for allegedly killing his son to stop him becoming a Catholic. Voltaire launches a Europe-wide campaign to win rehabilitation for Calas and compensation for his family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Reusser
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Moreau
- Original Title
- Voltaire et l'affaire Calas
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Bel Ombre Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Reusser
Alain Moreau
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Francis Reusser
Director
Alain Moreau
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What is Voltaire et l'affaire Calas about?
A Protestant businessman, Jean Calas, is tortured to death for allegedly killing his son to stop him becoming a Catholic. Voltaire launches a Europe-wide campaign to win rehabilitation for Calas and compensation for his family.
Who directed Voltaire et l'affaire Calas?
Voltaire et l'affaire Calas was directed by Francis Reusser.
Who stars in Voltaire et l'affaire Calas?
The principal cast of Voltaire et l'affaire Calas includes Claude Rich, Barbara Schulz, François Germond, Carlo Brandt.
When was Voltaire et l'affaire Calas released and how long is it?
Voltaire et l'affaire Calas was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.