2000

1h 40m

5.6(42 votes)

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Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

21 members

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Vincent Perez

Denis Diderot

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Fanny Ardant

Madame Therbouche

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Josiane Balasko

Baronne d'Holbach

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Michel Serrault

Le Cardinal

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Arielle Dombasle

Madame de Jerfeuil

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Christian Charmetant

Chevalier de Jerfeuil

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Françoise Lépine

Madame Diderot

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François Lalande

Baron d'Holbach

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Bruno Todeschini

Marquis de Cambrol

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Arnaud Lemaire

Marquis de Lutz

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Audrey Tautou

Julie d'Holbach

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Vahina Giocante

Angélique Diderot

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Yan Duffas

Abraham

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Véronique Vella

La Cousine de Jerfeuil

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Eric Savin

Chef de la police

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Thierry Nzeutem

Mohamed

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Kevin Felix-Lassa

le fils de Jerfeuil

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Jean Pommier

le serviteur

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Eric Barthes

le conseiller de Mme Therbouche

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Micheline Massin

une servante turque

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Gaëlle Vincent

une servante turque

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