Movie

La Symphonie fantastique

★ 6.4(11)19421h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Christian-Jaque
Release date: 1942-04-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Continental Films

About La Symphonie fantastique

La Symphonie fantastique is a 1942 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Christian-Jaque, starring Jean-Louis Barrault, Renée Saint-Cyr and Lise Delamare. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch La Symphonie fantastique in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film is biographical, telling the story of the life and artistic struggles of the French composer Hector Berlioz. Berlioz is shown as a recalcitrant medical student in an anatomy class dreaming of becoming a composer; at a demonstration during a performance at the Paris Opéra conducted by Habeneck; at supper with other young artists (Hugo, Janin, Dumas, Mérimée, Delacroix); and chasing after his future wife Harriet Smithson, after a performance of Hamlet. Also depicted are his life in a garret, while suffering from an illness due to an abscess in the throat; a visit from his mother who curses him; and the composition of the Symphonie fantastique. The film then shows his marital breakdown, the premiere of his opera Benvenuto Cellini, his travels throughout Europe, his second marriage to Marie Recio (called "Marie Martin" in the film), public acceptance in old age and reconciliation with his son.

Cast

Jean-Louis Barrault

Hector Berlioz

Renée Saint-Cyr

Marie Martin

Lise Delamare

Harriet Smithson

Jules Berry

Schlesinger

Bernard Blier

Antoine Charbonnel

Gilbert Gil

Louis Berlioz

Julien Bertheau

Victor Hugo (uncredited)

Catherine Fonteney

Madame Berlioz mother (uncredited)

Louis Seigner

Habeneck (uncredited)

Noël Roquevert

Gendarme (uncredited)

Roland Armontel

Eugène Delacroix (uncredited)

Rivers Cadet

Consumer (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

classical music

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch La Symphonie fantastique in Denmark?+

La Symphonie fantastique is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is La Symphonie fantastique on Netflix?+

La Symphonie fantastique is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is La Symphonie fantastique?+

La Symphonie fantastique has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in La Symphonie fantastique?+

La Symphonie fantastique stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Renée Saint-Cyr, Lise Delamare, Jules Berry and Bernard Blier.

When did La Symphonie fantastique come out?+

La Symphonie fantastique is a 1942 movie directed by Christian-Jaque.

What genre is La Symphonie fantastique?+

La Symphonie fantastique is Drama and History film.

Who directed La Symphonie fantastique?+

La Symphonie fantastique was directed by Christian-Jaque.