Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Synopsis
Nobles try desperately to cling to the crumbling aristocracy in the days following World War I. The Count (Jean-Claude Brialy) and his Countess Mahe (Sylvia Fennec) delight in throwing lavish costume balls. The couple develops a friendship with a young boy who delights in the parties thrown by the noble couple. Love soon blooms between the Countess and the boy as she searches for something more than a string of endless parties and social affairs. The masquerades are an attempt to freeze time and hold on to the nostalgia of a bygone era. For fear of losing her, the Count allows the Countess to continue her love affair.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Count Anne d'Orgel
Sylvie Fennec
Countess Mahé d'Orgel
Bruno Garcin
François de Séryeuse
Micheline Presle
Madame de Séryeuse
Gérard Lartigau
Paul Robin
Sacha Pitoëff
Prince Naroumof
Marpessa Dawn
Marie
Claude Gensac
Mademoiselle d'Orgel
Ginette Leclerc
Hortense d'Austerlitz
Aly Raffy
Mirza
Marcel Charvey
The Ambassador
Béatrice Chatelier
Amina
Max Montavon
A guest
Wendy Nicholls
Hester
Hélène Soubielle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Radiguet, Phillipe Grumbach, Marc Allégret, Françoise Sagan
- Original Title
- Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Cocinor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Raymond Radiguet, Phillipe Grumbach, Marc Allégret, Françoise Sagan
Christian Matras
Victoria Mercanton
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Phillipe Grumbach
Writer
Marc Allégret
Writer
Christian Matras
Director of Photography
Victoria Mercanton
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
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What is Le Bal du comte d'Orgel about?
Nobles try desperately to cling to the crumbling aristocracy in the days following World War I. The Count (Jean-Claude Brialy) and his Countess Mahe (Sylvia Fennec) delight in throwing lavish costume balls. The couple develops a friendship with a young boy who delights in the parties thrown by the noble couple. Love soon blooms between the Countess and the boy as she searches for something more than a string of endless parties and social affairs. The masquerades are an attempt to freeze time and hold on to the nostalgia of a bygone era. For fear of losing her, the Count allows the Countess to continue her love affair.
Who directed Le Bal du comte d'Orgel?
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in Le Bal du comte d'Orgel?
The principal cast of Le Bal du comte d'Orgel includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Sylvie Fennec, Bruno Garcin, Micheline Presle, Gérard Lartigau.
When was Le Bal du comte d'Orgel released and how long is it?
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Le Bal du comte d'Orgel based on a book or true story?
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Radiguet".