
Eugénie Grandet (2021)
Release Year: 2021
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Director: Marc Dugain
Writer: Honoré de Balzac, Marc Dugain
Production & Genre
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Companies: High Sea Production
Genre: Drama, History
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Story
Eugénie Grandet lives with her parents in Saumur under the strict rule of her father Felix, who is extremely avaricious and has amassed a large fortune while maintaining a modest exterior. Eugénie's life is simple and distraction-free until her uncle's nephew, Charles, arrives from Paris. An orphaned and ruined dandy, Charles disrupts the household dynamic and turns Eugénie's life upside down.
Summary
Eugénie Grandet is a historical drama film directed by Marc Dugain in 2021. Set in Saumur, France, the story revolves around Felix Grandet, a miser who has built his fortune through extreme avarice. His daughter Eugénie lives a quiet life with her mother until the arrival of their nephew Charles from Paris. The film explores themes of wealth, family dynamics, and the impact of outsiders on established norms.