SYNOPSIS
Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel (Kim Rossi Stuart) is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Driven by passion, principle or insanity, Julien ultimately commits a crime that brings about his downfall. The Red and the Black also stars Carole Bouquet (Cèsar Award, Best Actress - Too Beautiful For You) is an epic, satirical picture of the French Restoration and a society that is riddled with corruption and greed.