History ·Comedy · France · 2000 · 1h 40m

The Libertine

Le Libertin

The Libertine poster
Director
Gabriel Aghion
Cast
Vincent Perez as Denis Diderot Fanny Ardant as Madame Therbouche Josiane Balasko as Baronne d'Holbach Michel Serrault as Le Cardinal Arielle Dombasle as Madame de Jerfeuil Christian Charmetant as Chevalier de Jerfeuil
Crew
Jean-Marie Dreujou — Director of Photography Luc Barnier — Editor Bruno Coulais — Original Music Composer Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt — Screenplay Gabriel Aghion — Writer Gaspard de Chavagnac — Producer
Synopsis

French philosopher Denis Diderot produces the first encyclopedia while indulging in 18th-century decadence.

Trailer The Libertine — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
artistcastleencyclopediaestate18th centuryphilosopheraristocraticlibertarianlibertarian party
Key Collaborators
Gabriel Aghion Director Jean-Marie Dreujou Director of Photography Luc Barnier Editor Bruno Coulais Original Music Composer Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt Screenplay Gabriel Aghion Writer Gaspard de Chavagnac Producer Dan Weil Production Design Olivier Bériot Costume Design
Follow the Thread

Gabriel Aghion directed The Libertine. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Gabriel Aghion's filmography → More History → More Comedy → Jean-Marie Dreujou's cinematography →
Agent-readable