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The Man Who Laughs (2012)

Original title: L'homme qui rit / The Man Who Laughs
2012 · 1 h 33 min
Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema
Drama

Cast

Gérard Depardieu Marc-André Grondin Emmanuelle Seigner Christa Théret Arben Bajraktaraj Serge Merlin

Credits

Written by: Jean-Pierre Améris

Plot

During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Man Who Laughs (2012) is a French drama directed by Jean-Pierre Améris. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Marc-André Grondin and Emmanuelle Seigner. It runs 93 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.0 / 10 (1,523 votes)
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