A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 25, 1969

Runtime

2h 21m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

100%

Original Title

Le Songe d'une nuit d'été

Director

Jean-Christophe Averty

Description

Shakespeare wrote this fantastic comedy in 1594. It features Lysander and Hermia, whose love is thwarted by Hermia's father, who wishes to marry her off to Demetrius, himself loved by Helena. In a magical forest, the couple cross paths with Obéron, king of the elves, who is quarreling with his wife and in possession of love potions.