Les Misérables: The Story of Jean Valjean
Les Misérables: The Story of Jean Valjean

Les Misérables: The Story of Jean Valjean (2025)

"The origin story of one of literature’s greatest heroes."

5.8 (12 votes)
November 19, 2025
French

Synopsis

Jean Valjean is released from prison after nineteen years of hard labor, violence, and suffering. Filled with anger and a deep sense of injustice, he has become a dangerous man who trusts no one and nothing. When he arrives in a small village in Provence, he is repeatedly turned away. Desperate, he unknowingly finds refuge at the house of Bishop Bienvenu, who lives simply, with his sister and a single servant. There, he is surprised by their warm welcome, and his inner demons start to waver. But the temptation to be what society sees in him still haunts him, and he steals the Bishop’s silverware. When the police ultimately catches him, the Bishop forgives him and gifts him the candlesticks. This acts becomes the starting point of Jean Valjean’ transformation into a new man who reclaims his humanity.

Director

Éric Besnard

Writers

Éric Besnard

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Details

Original Title

Jean Valjean

Status

Released

Budget

$7,000,000

Revenue

N/A

Production

Radar Films, France 3 Cinéma, OCS