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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1969)

Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia's father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Claude JadeClaude JadeHelena
  • Photo of Christine DelarocheChristine DelarocheHermia
  • Photo of Jean-Claude DrouotJean-Claude DrouotOberon
  • Photo of Christiane MinazzoliChristiane MinazzoliTitania
  • Photo of Michel RuhlMichel RuhlLysander
  • Photo of Dominique SerianaDominique SerianaDemetrius
  • Photo of Marie VersiniMarie VersiniHippolyta
  • Photo of Benoît AllemaneBenoît AllemaneTheseus
  • Photo of Michel MullerMichel MullerGroin
  • Photo of Henri VirlogeuxHenri VirlogeuxEgée

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