La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro
Synopsis
The Marriage of Figaro, an adaptation of Beaumarchais' play, depicts a veritable social and romantic battle on the day of Figaro and Susanna's wedding, as Count Almaviva attempts to seduce the young woman despite her impending marriage. Throughout this eventful day, servants and masters clash in a game of intrigue, disguises, letters, and misunderstandings, each trying to thwart the other's plans. Figaro, cunning and determined, refuses to be humiliated, while Susanna and the Countess join forces to foil the Count's intentions. Around them gravitate Cherubino, Basilio, Bartolo, Antonio, and Marcellina, who further complicate the plot by adding jealousies, misunderstandings, and unexpected twists. Little by little, the Count's manipulations are exposed, and the women play a decisive role in the denouement.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Coggio
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Roger Coggio, Bernard G. Landry
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Coggio
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Roger Coggio, Bernard G. Landry
Pierre Jansen
André Diot
Raymonde Guyot
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
André Diot
Director of Photography
Thierry Leproust
Production Design
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Costume Design
Roger Coggio
Director
Roger Coggio
Writer
Raymonde Guyot
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What is La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro about?
The Marriage of Figaro, an adaptation of Beaumarchais' play, depicts a veritable social and romantic battle on the day of Figaro and Susanna's wedding, as Count Almaviva attempts to seduce the young woman despite her impending marriage. Throughout this eventful day, servants and masters clash in a game of intrigue, disguises, letters, and misunderstandings, each trying to thwart the other's plans. Figaro, cunning and determined, refuses to be humiliated, while Susanna and the Countess join forces to foil the Count's intentions. Around them gravitate Cherubino, Basilio, Bartolo, Antonio, and Marcellina, who further complicate the plot by adding jealousies, misunderstandings, and unexpected twists. Little by little, the Count's manipulations are exposed, and the women play a decisive role in the denouement.
Who directed La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro?
La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro was directed by Roger Coggio.
Who stars in La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro?
The principal cast of La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro includes Fanny Cottençon, Roger Coggio, Marie Laforêt, Claude Giraud, Michel Galabru.
When was La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro released and how long is it?
La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro based on a book or true story?
La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais".