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La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro

1989 2 hours 44 minutes
57/100

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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.

Released

20th September 1989

36 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 44 minutes

Finishes at 10:55am

Ratings and awards

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    5.4/10

  • TMDb Logo

    70%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    57%

Directed by

Roger Coggio

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Written by

Roger Coggio

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