CLÉMENT MISEREZ

JEAN VALJEAN (2026)

Starring Grégory Gadebois, Isabelle Carré, Alexandra Lamy, Bernard Campan and Loup Cousteil. Directed by Éric Besnard.

1815. Provence, France. In the peaceful village of Digne, there’s a rumour that a dangerous man has entered the area. The hulking Jean has just been released from prison after nineteen years of hard labour. Issued with identification that forever sees him branded a criminal and ostracised, Jean is not surprised to be repeatedly turned away as he seeks refuge for the night. Desperate, he unknowingly knocks at the door of the house of Monseigneur Bienvenu, who lives simply with his sister and a lone servant. Against all odds, Bienvenu invites him in for supper and offers a bed for the night. Despite Jean’s embitterment and lingering mistrust, humanity seems to stir within him, beneath his suffering.

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2018)

Starring Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Clovis Cornillac, Thierry Neuvic, Margaux Châtelier, André Penvern, Anne Benoît, Lilou Fogli, Naëlle Thomas and Octave Bossuet. Directed by Clovis Cornillac.

A now 12 year-old Sebastian has decided not to follow his father and Angelina to Canada, deciding to stay in the alps to watch over Belle who has now become the mother of three beautiful pups. When a stranger arrives claiming to be Belle’s rightful owner, Sebastian will do all it takes to protect his best friend and her little ones.

BELLE & SEBASTIAN: THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES (2016)

Starring Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Thierry Neuvic, Margaux Châtelier, Urbain Cancelier, Thylane Blondeau, Joseph Malerba, Ludi Boeken, Jeffrey Noel and Frédéric Epaud. Directed by Christian Duguay.

The beloved story of a boy and his dog continues. All the village is celebrating the end of the war. Belle and Sebastian eagerly await the return of Angelina. When news reaches them that her plane has crashed in the forest, the village mourns her – except for Sebastian’s Grandfather, César.

Believing that Angelina is alive, he seeks out a man to help them find her. However, before they can rescue Angelina they will have to face great danger and confront a secret that will change Belle and Sebastian’s lives forever.

BELLE & SEBASTIAN (2014)

Starring Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Dimitri Storoge, Mehdi El Glaoui, Andreas Pietschmann, Urbain Cancelier, Margaux Châtelier, Paloma Palma, Karine Adrover and Loïc Varraut. Directed by Nicolas Vanier.

Adapted from the 1965 TV series, this heart-warming story set in the time of the Second World War follows an encounter between a lonely child living in the French Alps and a wild dog. As Sebastian tames Belle, they take an adventure of unshakeable friendship through the glorious alpine landscapes.

REVIEWS Belle & Sebastian - Adorably charming adventure