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The blockbuster film that captivated over 13 million viewers worldwide returns in a brand new "cine-concert" version.<div> with a symphony orchestra during a tour that will pass through Paris, Lille and Lyon in April 2027. On this occasion, the film will be presented in its extended version with 10 minutes of exclusive sequences.</div><div><br></div><div> For over three hours, the 80 musicians of the Yellow Socks Orchestra will perform the famous soundtrack live, perfectly synchronized with the film's projection on the big screen. Conceived as an opera, Jérôme Rebotier's symphonic score, under the artistic direction and executive production of Pierre-Marie Dru (Pigalle Production), accompanies the hero, brilliantly portrayed by Pierre Niney, from beginning to end in his quest for revenge.</div><div><br></div><div> The turning point in Dantès's destiny, the treasure—the fortune that will allow him to become the Count of Monte Cristo and finance his implacable punishment—also becomes the film's main musical theme. A haunting melodic motif—derived from the opening notes of the love theme between Edmond and Mercédès—returns endlessly like a memory one cannot shake...</div><div><br></div><div> The masterful adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' work by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024 and winner of three César awards including the César des Lycéens, reappears in a new form, enhanced by the power and emotion of the symphony orchestra.</div><div><br></div><div> Synopsis</div><div> Framed for a crime he didn't commit, young Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day. After fourteen years of imprisonment in the Château d'If, he manages to escape. Having become immensely wealthy, he returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to take revenge on the three men who betrayed him.</div><div><br></div><div> Matthieu Delaporte & Alexandre De La Patellière – directors</div><div> Playwrights, screenwriters, directors, stage directors, and producers, they have written and co-written several films, including *Le prénom*, *Le meilleur reste à venir*, and more recently, *The Count of Monte Cristo*, which has garnered a wide audience with nearly 13 million viewers worldwide. They ventured into theater in 2010 with their first play, *Le prénom*, a resounding success that has been adapted in 45 countries.</div><div><br></div><div> Jérôme Rebotier – composer</div><div> Film and song composer. A multi-instrumentalist equally at ease with classical compositions, more experimental pieces, and even songs, Jérôme Rebotier has composed scores for around thirty feature films and documentaries. He has written music for films by Emmanuel Mouret, Tonie Marshall, Philippe Harel, Laurent Larivière, Matthieu Delaporte & Alexandre de la Patellière, among others. He has also written songs for artists such as Horace Andy (Massive Attack) and Olivia Ruiz, and has collaborated with DJ Agoria, Hugues Coltman, Rover, and Nicolas Becker. In 2020, he founded the label Robotic Productions, through which he produces independent artists such as Party Side B, Edgar Novak, and KNDNS.</div><div> In 2024, he composed the music for the film The Count of Monte Cristo, which earned him a César nomination and the France Musique – Sacem prize.</div><div><br></div><div> Yellow Socks Orchestra</div><div> The Yellow Socks Orchestra is a French symphony orchestra specializing in film music. Founded in 2017 by the production company uGo&Play and directed by Nicolas Simon, the Yellow Socks Orchestra participates in numerous film concerts throughout France, including Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, La La Land, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Azur and Asmar, The Chorus, the Harry Potter film series, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Microcosmos, and Amadeus. The Yellow Socks Orchestra has had the honor of being conducted by renowned composers such as Michel Legrand and Justin Hurwitz. Under the exceptional direction of Joe Hisaishi, the Yellow Socks Orchestra has also performed—with 250 musicians on stage—the most beautiful music from the world of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli).</div><div><br></div><div> He also performs programs showcasing the works of renowned composers like John Williams and Hans Zimmer, who have given us unforgettable film scores, as well as artists from the world of manga and anime with Manga Symphonic Odyssey.</div><div> The Yellow Socks Orchestra is placed under the musical direction of Nicolas Simon.</div><div> uGo&Play and the Yellow Socks Orchestra support the Philharmonicoeur project.</div><div><br></div><div> About Mediawan</div><div> Founded in late 2015 by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel and Matthieu Pigasse, Mediawan is one of the leading independent European studios for audiovisual content. Mediawan brings together the best talent in audiovisual creation by being present across the entire value chain: the production of original content in fiction, cinema, documentaries, animation and live programming (Mediawan Studios) through more than 85 production labels in France, Germany, England, Italy, Spain, the United States, the Netherlands, Finland, Belgium, Australia, Senegal and Ivory Coast, but also the distribution of audiovisual content (Mediawan Rights), the publishing of channels and digital services (Mediawan Thematics) and the development and production of digital content (Mediawan Digital).</div><div><br></div><div> About Chapter 2</div><div> Founded over 20 years ago by Dimitri Rassam, Chapter 2 has produced more than 30 feature films to date. From successful comedies such as Le Prénom, Papa ou Maman and Le Brio to adaptations of famous literary classics like The Little Prince, The Three Musketeers and more recently The Count of Monte Cristo, which has attracted more than 13 million viewers worldwide, Chapter 2 has distinguished itself by its ability to bring together prestigious talents and key players in the industry on projects as eclectic as they are ambitious.</div><div><br></div><div> In 2025, Chapter 2 produced Martin Bourboulon's upcoming film, 13 Days, 13 Nights, an immersive thriller about the exfiltration of the French embassy from Kabul during the Taliban takeover. It will be released in France on June 27th.</div>