Les Misérables film adaptation set for French release

A new film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, directed and written by Fred Cavayé, is scheduled for national release in France on October 14, 2026. The production features a prominent cast, including Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean and Tahar Rahim as Javert.

Critics note that the nearly three-hour film follows the novel relatively closely while adopting the pacing of a thriller, particularly in the relationship between the two central characters. While the film is praised for the performances of Lindon and Rahim, some reviewers noted that the visual presentation appears somewhat clean, lacking the grit typically associated with the story’s themes of poverty.

In Paimpol, the Ciné Breiz association has highlighted the film as a major event, securing screenings on the day of its national release. The cinema has scheduled multiple sessions throughout mid-October to accommodate local interest in the highly anticipated production.