La Cerisaie
Synopsis
The last vestiges of a family that has gone from cherry season to sorrow... Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocrat who, upon returning from a trip to Paris, must face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after defaulting on her mortgage. In denial, she continues to live in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the magnificent cherry trees are chopped down by the new owner Lopakhin, her former serf, who has his own agenda.
Top Cast
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Niels Arestrup
Lopakhine
Natasha Parry
Lioubov
Michel Piccoli
Léonid
Catherine Frot
Douniacha
Anne Consigny
Ania
Maurice Bénichou
Yacha
Claude Evrard
Epikhodov
Robert Murzeau
Firs
Michèle Simonnet
Charlotta
Nathalie Nell
Varia
Jacques Debary
Pistchitk
Joseph Blatchley
Patia Trofimov
Jean-Paul Denizon
Le passant et le chef de gare
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Brook
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- Marius Constant
- Original Title
- La Cerisaie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- France Régions 3 (FR3), Ministère de la culture, Centre International de Créations Théâtrales (CICT)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Brook
Jean-Claude Carrière, Anton Chekhov
Marius Constant
Bernard Girod
Andrée Zicaro
Micheline Rozan
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Brook
Director
Marius Constant
Original Music Composer
Bernard Girod
Director of Photography
Chloe Obolensky
Costume Design
Micheline Rozan
Producer
Andrée Zicaro
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Cerisaie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Cerisaie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Cerisaie about?
The last vestiges of a family that has gone from cherry season to sorrow... Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocrat who, upon returning from a trip to Paris, must face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after defaulting on her mortgage. In denial, she continues to live in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the magnificent cherry trees are chopped down by the new owner Lopakhin, her former serf, who has his own agenda.
Who directed La Cerisaie?
La Cerisaie was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in La Cerisaie?
The principal cast of La Cerisaie includes Niels Arestrup, Natasha Parry, Michel Piccoli, Catherine Frot, Anne Consigny.
When was La Cerisaie released and how long is it?
La Cerisaie was released in 1982 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for La Cerisaie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Cerisaie was composed by Marius Constant.