French cinema mourns the loss of its illustrious director, known for bringing Edmond Rostand's iconic work to the screen. Gérard Depardieu, who shone in the lead role, contributed to making this film a resounding success. Reppeneau, a self-taught filmmaker, also left his mark on the seventh art through his collaborations with great names and won numerous awards, including 10 César for his masterpiece in 1991.