Capt. Fracasse, a down-on-his-luck nobleman, gives shelter at his estate one night to a troupe of traveling actors.
You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for guys in capes who take theater *way* too seriously. If you need explosions or fast editing, you are going to be bored to tears within about twenty minutes. The story starts with this guy, Sigognac, living in a castle that basically looks like it’s falling apa...
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Alberto Cavalcanti
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"You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for guys in capes who take theater *way* too seriously. If you need explosions or fast editing, you are going to be bored to tears within about twenty minutes. The story starts with this guy, Sigognac, living in a castle that basically looks like it’s falling apart on top of his head. He’s got no money and nothing to do until these actors show up in a big wagon one night. They’re a messy bunch, but they have a lot of energy. Sigognac see..."
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Alberto Cavalcanti, Théophile Gautier
France
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