François Chatel

In 1662, ten years after the Fronde, King Louis XIV, then aged 24, was still feeling the insult. When the name of Baron de Fargues came to his ears, the king unleashed a blind vengeance against this amnestied former rebel. But Louise de La Vallière, Louis XIV's mistress, could jeopardize the plan.

Antoine is a violinist in love with sweet Sophie. Problem: his sweetheart is the daughter of the master of the municipal harmony, a stubborn man who swears only by the brass. Never mind: Antoine decides to ask him for his daughter's hand and to win his place at the orpheon. Will the two men be able to get in tune?

Éraste, Madame Amelin's nephew, is about to marry Angélique. To thank his aunt for her consent, the young man asks his valet, Merlin, to orchestrate an entertaining comedy. In the midst of the rehearsal, the real feelings of the actors and the servants soon mingle with the comedy.

Adapted from Les Diaboliques by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly.

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