Guermantes (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Christophe Honoré
Writer: Christophe Honoré, Marcel Proust
Summary
Guermantes (2021), directed by Christophe Honoré, is a film set against the backdrop of Paris during summer 2020. The story revolves around actors from 'la Comédie-Française', France's prestigious theater company, who rehearse an adaptation of Marcel Proust's novel 'The Guermantes Way'. When their official performance gets abruptly canceled, they decide to stage it independently, driven by their commitment to art and camaraderie. The film touches upon themes of artistic expression, perseverance, and the bonds formed among actors.