# Fred Cavayé Les Misérables film release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fred-cavay-les-misrables-film-release
> Updated: 2026-09-19T18:06:20.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The release of Fred Cavayé’s film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ began with the debut of a new trailer highlighting the production’s scale and its focus on the 1832 June insurrection in Paris. The film features an ensemble cast including Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, and Noémie Merlant.

Following the trailer release, director Frédéric Cavayé presented the 178-minute film at the San Sebastián International Film Festival (Zinemaldia), where it is competing for the Golden Shell. Cavayé described the project as an adaptation intended to explore character nuances omitted in previous versions, noting that the themes of misery and the need for fraternity remain universal and relevant to modern social issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Frédéric Cavayé presents ‘Les Misérables’ at Zinemaldia

Director Frédéric Cavayé presented his new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ at the San Sebastián Film Festival, aiming to highlight the novel's timeless themes of fraternity and social injustice.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frdric-cavay-presents-les-misrables-at-zinemaldia

### 2026-09-01: Les Misérables: New trailer released for Fred Cavayé film

A new trailer for Fred Cavayé’s epic adaptation of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ showcases a star-studded cast and large-scale historical battle scenes ahead of its October 2026 release.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/les-misrables-new-trailer-released-for-fred-cavay-film

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