THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

Season 1 - 8 x 52 minutes | World Premiere at CANNESERIES Season 8
English
French & English subtitles
Episodes 1 & 2

In the presence of director Bille August, actors Sam Claflin & Ana Girardot and producers Patrizia Massa & Nicola Serra. This list is subject to change. 

Synopsis

Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantes, a young sailor, is imprisoned without trial in the Château d’If, a grim island fortress off Marseille. After many years of captivity, he finally escapes and under the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo, he plans to take revenge on those who have wrongly accused him.

Note from the artistic direction

This epic saga reinvents the myth of The Count of Monte Cristo, enhanced by Billie August’s elegant direction, twice a Palme d’Or recipient. A gripping work with meticulous aesthetics, grandiose sets and an exceptional cast featuring Sam Claflin, Ana Girardot and Jeremy Irons.

Credits: © All City Media / Photo: Claudio Iannone

Original Title

The Count of Monte Cristo

Written by

Greg Latter

Directed by

Bille August

Music

Volker Bertelmann

Cast

Sam Claflin, Jeremy Irons, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Ana Girardot

Production

Palomar (Mediawan) - Italy, in collaboration with DEMD Productions (Mediawan) - France and in collaboration with Rai and France Télévisions

International sales

Mediawan Rights in coopeeration with CAA (for North America) and the participation of Entourage Ventures

Broadcast

RAI and France Télévisions