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This masterpiece by Alexandre Dumas is getting a faithful and contemporary adaptation<div> Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece is given a faithful and contemporary adaptation. From Marseille to Paris, this tale of broken love and betrayal follows Edmond Dantès' metamorphosis into the ruthless Count of Monte Cristo. On stage, four actors navigate between modern narration and original dialogue, breathing new life and excitement into this grand epic in its quest for justice and revenge.</div><div><br></div><div> The staging unfolds a powerful visual aesthetic, blending twilight lighting and video projections. Inspired by the world of manga and the black-and-white graphic style of American comic book artist Frank Miller, the images projected onto sails enhance the text and transform the space, from the omnipresent sea to the stone prisons. This device acts as a bridge between the 19th century of Alexandre Dumas and our current graphic conventions.</div><div><br></div><div> Divided into gripping chapters, the play dismantles the mechanisms of a methodical revenge where money and power reign supreme. Beyond the adventure itself, this production questions the morality of the lone vigilante and the use of violence as the sole response to injustice. By juxtaposing the novel's characters with a contemporary perspective, the play ultimately confronts the audience with this timeless dilemma: can the destruction of the enemy truly lead to redemption and redress?</div>