L’homme qui rit

Set in 19th-century France, this film follows the life of a young man named Gwynplaine, whose face has been disfigured into a permanent grin. As he navigates a world filled with societal prejudice and personal tragedy, Gwynplaine becomes a celebrated performer, yet yearns for acceptance and love beyond his outward appearance. The movie stars Gérard Depardieu and Marc-André Grondin, bringing depth to this adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel. Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, the film explores themes of identity and humanity. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.