Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort is a drama film directed by Guy Cassiers, running about 120 minutes. “World premiere of Luca Francesconi's creation live at the Palais Garnier, Paris on March 13, 2017” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An impressive masked figure, Trompe‑la‑mort reveals his true character through his impalpable latent energy and a plot abounding in tragic twists of fate. An ambivalent character, both regal in bearing and warmly protective, cruel and yet loving, rapacious and indomitable even in the face of madness, this ’Machiavelli among miscreants’ destined to become chief of police, uses his conquests to advance relentlessly in the pursuit of his aims whilst keeping his hand closely hidden. Guy Cassiers, working for the first time with the Paris Opera, portrays a three-tiered society where some rise and others fall.
Who’s in it. Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort stars Laurent Naouri as Vautrin / Trompe-la-mort / Jacques Collin, Julie Fuchs as Esther, Cyrille Dubois as Lucien de Rubempré and Marc Labonnette as Le Baron de Nucingen, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort?
- Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort stars Laurent Naouri, Julie Fuchs, Cyrille Dubois, Marc Labonnette and Ildikó Komlósi.
- When was Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort released?
- Francesconi: Trompe-la-Mort was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.