The Red and the Black

Le Rouge et le Noir

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

Director

Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe

Screenplay

Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe

Novela

Stendhal

Music

Philippe Sarde

Status

Ended

First air date

22/12/1997

Original language

French