Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthew Delaporte / France 2024 / 178 min /Cert 12 / Subtitles
In this latest adaptation of the epic tale, Pierre Niney (Yves St Laurent, 2014) plays the role of Edmond Dantes who becomes the target of a sinister plot.
He is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape.
Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
This visually stunning and fast-moving period drama, with its energetic script and action sequences keeps the audience engaged throughout its length.