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Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
1970 Romance / Drama
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 More French Drama |
Director:
Marc Allégret
Starring: Jean-Claude Brialy, Sylvie Fennec, Bruno Garcin, Micheline Presle, Gérard Lartigau Synopsis
In the aftermath of WWI, the people of Paris have just one
thought: to enjoy life and forget all those lost years. Two such
merrymakers are the Count of Orgel and his wife, the Countess
Mahé. At the circus one evening, this couple meet
François de Seyrieuse and invite him and his friend Paul Robin
to one of the lavish soirées at their castle. Very soon,
François and Mahé become aware of a mutual attraction for
one another but social etiquette prevents them from showing their true
feelings. But, one day, François cannot prevent himself
from touching Mahé’s hand. Although the countess is moved
by his gesture she considers it is her duty to inform her husband about
what has happened. Mahé is surprised by the Count’s
blasé reaction. He assures her that François is an
honest and decent man who could not possibly have any amorous designs
on her. However, François’ feelings for Mahé
run deeper than the Count suspects and he becomes anxious when his
mother invites the Count and his wife to their house...
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