The Libertine

Mar 15, 2000

1h 40m

★ 5.5

Overview

French philosopher Denis Diderot produces the first encyclopedia while indulging in 18th-century decadence.

Genres

History

Comedy

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production

Bel Ombre Films

Josy Films

Mosca Films

Sans Contrefaçon Productions

The Libertine Trailers

Cast

Denis Diderot

Vincent Perez

Madame Therbouche

Fanny Ardant

Baronne d'Holbach

Josiane Balasko

Le Cardinal

Michel Serrault

Madame de Jerfeuil

Arielle Dombasle

Chevalier de Jerfeuil

Christian Charmetant

Madame Diderot

Françoise Lépine

Baron d'Holbach

François Lalande

Marquis de Cambrol

Bruno Todeschini

Marquis de Lutz

Arnaud Lemaire

Julie d'Holbach

Audrey Tautou

Angélique Diderot

Vahina Giocante

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