La Symphonie fantastique
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Synopsis
The film is biographical, telling the story of the life and artistic struggles of the French composer Hector Berlioz. Berlioz is shown as a recalcitrant medical student in an anatomy class dreaming of becoming a composer; at a demonstration during a performance at the Paris Opéra conducted by Habeneck; at supper with other young artists (Hugo, Janin, Dumas, Mérimée, Delacroix); and chasing after his future wife Harriet Smithson, after a performance of Hamlet. Also depicted are his life in a garret, while suffering from an illness due to an abscess in the throat; a visit from his mother who curses him; and the composition of the Symphonie fantastique. The film then shows his marital breakdown, the premiere of his opera Benvenuto Cellini, his travels throughout Europe, his second marriage to Marie Recio (called "Marie Martin" in the film), public acceptance in old age and reconciliation with his son.
Details
- Christian-Jaque
- April 1, 1942
- Released
- France
- Continental Films
- 1h 35m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Jean-Louis BarraultHector Berlioz -
Renée Saint-CyrMarie Martin -
Lise DelamareHarriet Smithson
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Jules BerrySchlesinger
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Bernard BlierAntoine Charbonnel -
Gilbert GilLouis Berlioz -
Julien BertheauVictor Hugo (uncredited) -
Catherine FonteneyMadame Berlioz mother (uncredited) -
Louis SeignerHabeneck (uncredited) -
Noël RoquevertGendarme (uncredited) -
Roland ArmontelEugène Delacroix (uncredited) -
Rivers CadetConsumer (uncredited)
