Movielogr
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1969)
Directed by Jean-Christophe Averty
Overview
Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia’s father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.
Length 141 minutes
Actors
Claude Jade | Christine Delaroche | Jean-Claude Drouot | Christiane Minazzoli | Michel Ruhl | Dominique Seriana | Marie Versini | Benoît Allemane | Michel Muller | Henri Virlojeux | Pierre Louki | Michel Modo | Gil Baladou | Guy Grosso | Michel Robin | Hélène Manesse | Michel Tureau | André Badin