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Champignon des Carpathes, Le

Alternative title
Carpathian Mushrooms, The
Synopsis
Faeture film. An old American Broadway legend living in Paris is attempting to put together a small production of Hamlet. Unfortunately, his Ophelia was exposed to radiation in a reactor accident in southern France and may not recover in time to appear. At precisely the same moment as the accident happened a rare Carpathian mushroom suddenly sprang up at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. It was harvested by a young woman who recognised its mysterious healing powers. Her boyfriend wants to use it commercially, but her brother (who is associated with the Hamlet production) wants to use it for the ailing Ophelia.
Language
French (Standard)
Country
France
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1990
Duration
100 mins
Availability
No archive copy or distributor found (4/2007).

Credits

Director
Jean-Claude Biette
Producer
Marie Bodin
Cinematographer
Denis Morel
Screenplay
Jean-Claude Biette
Cast
Florence DarelOphelie (Ophelia)
Thomas BadekBob
Tonie MarshallJenny
Valerie JeannetMarie

Additional Details

Production type
Fiction Films
Plays
Hamlet
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Films du Trefle

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