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‘Les Misérables’ Helmer Ladj Ly to Write and Direct ‘Dumas: Black Devil,’ Film About Trailblazing French General From ‘Count of Monte Cristo’ Producers (EXCLUSIVE)
The producers of 'Count of Monte Cristo' have tapped Ladj Ly, the filmmaker of the Oscar-nominated 'Les Miserables,' to direct 'Dumas: Black Devil.'
Chapter 2 and Pathé are still hot off “The Count of Monte Cristo,” the sprawling movie directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière which world premiered out of competition at Cannes and has so far sold over 9 million tickets in France since opening on June 28. I was taken aback by the absolutely extraordinary life journey of and quite surprised it wasn’t more well known,” said Rassam, adding that “it felt evident that Ladj Ly would be the perfect match to bring to the screen this story, which deserves a movie as complex and fascinating as General Dumas was.” “This cinematic journey will not only celebrate our rich heritage but also resonate with universal themes of courage, honor and justice,” said Safaee, who added that the ambitious project “embodies Pathé Films’ commitment to showcasing authentic French stories with global appeal.”
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