France / Dec 25, 1969
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1969)
Directed by Jean-Christophe Averty
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2h 21min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia's father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Benoît Allemane | Theseus |
| Michel Muller | Groin |
| Henri Virlogeux | Egée |
| Pierre Louki | Philostrate |
| Michel Modo | Laflûte |
| Gil Baladou | Letrique |
| Guy Grosso | Lecoing |
| Michel Robin | 'Crève-la-faim' |
| Hélène Manesse | The fairy |
| Michel Tureau | Puck |
| André Badin |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le Songe d'une nuit d'été |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ORTF |
| Release date | 25 dicembre 1969 |
| Writer | Jean-Christophe Averty, William Shakespeare |
| Assistant directors | Jean-Christophe Averty |
Release dates
TV
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