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The Night of Varennes

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In 18th century France, as the Revolution intensifies, a group of unusual characters embarks on a journey that will change their lives forever. The plot follows a handful of nobles and revolutionaries trapped in a nighttime carriage ride, where their destinies intertwine on a night filled with intrigue and revelations. Among them are a journalist eager to uncover the truth behind the events shaking the nation, and a disillusioned woman seeking to escape her oppressive life in the palace.

As they navigate winding roads under the cover of night, they are forced to confront their own fears, gossip, and unconfessable secrets. They cross paths with a myriad of colorful characters, including a fugitive aristocrat and a revolutionary with his own ideas about the future of France. The atmosphere becomes electric as the external political situation is mirrored in the internal conflicts of each character.

Through biting dialogues and absurd situations, the film explores themes such as power, freedom, and the struggle for identity, all in a tone that blends drama and comedy. In the end, the journey becomes not only a physical expedition but also a quest for self-discovery, leaving the characters—and the audience—with more questions than answers about the true meaning of revolution and freedom.

Media type
Movie
Year
1982
Director
Ettore Scola
Writer
Sergio Amidei
Ettore Scola
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
83.00
Actors
Jean-Louis Barrault
Marcello Mastroianni
Hanna Schygulla
Harvey Keitel
Jean-Claude Brialy
Andréa Ferréol
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Michel Vitold
Laura Betti
Enzo Jannacci
Pierre Malet
Daniel Gélin
Hugues Quester
Dora Doll
Caterina Boratto
Didi Perego
Évelyne Dress
Aline Mess
Jacques Peyrac
Claude Legros
Vernon Dobtcheff
Ugo Fangareggi
Yves Collignon
Maurice Jacquemont
Agnès Nobecourt
Roger Trapp
Annie Belle
Fausto Di Bella
Jacques Zanetti
Antonella Cancellieri
Robert Nogaret
Bruno de Stabenrath
Michel Piccoli
Eléonore Hirt
Jean Tatu
Claude Le Gross
Gender
Historia
Comedy
Drama
Country
France
Producers
Renzo Rossellini
Original title
La Nuit de Varennes
Duration
151
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