The Duchess of Langeais

In the glittering salons of Parisian high society, a celebrated duchess known for her beauty and charm becomes entangled in a provocative game of power and pride when a stoic and decorated general resists her allure. What begins as a flirtatious challenge soon unravels into a story of unrequited love, emotional reckoning, and the consequences of vanity. As their paths diverge, the two are drawn together once more under unexpected and tragic circumstances, revealing the enduring grip of passion and the quiet devastation of missed chances.

Germaine Dermoz

• André CalmettesDirector
• Honoré de BalzacWriter

Release date

April 6, 1910

Status

Released

Original language

English

Genres

Drama