Topaze (1933)
A tale of a socially inept schoolmaster who must confront his own principles.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Louis J. Gasnier, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Louis Jouvet, Paul Pauley, Edwige Feuillère, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Louis Jouvet
as Albert Topaze
Paul Pauley
as Régis Castel-Bénac
Edwige Feuillère
as Suzy Courtois
Simone Héliard
as ErnestineMarcel Vallée
as MucheJane Loury
as Baronne Pitart Vergolles
Maurice Rémy
as Roger de Tréville
Pierre Larquey
as Tamise
Camille Beuve
as Le mâitre-chanteur
Henri Vilbert
as Un agent de policeCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 103 min |
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