En haut de la pile (2027)

"En haut de la pile" is a 2027 cinematic release directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau, marking a significant collaboration in French film history. The screenplay was co-written by the legendary Jean-Claude Carrière, known for his work on classics such as "Cyrano de Bergerac," alongside Nina Companeez. The film adapts the epic novel "Le Hussard sur le toit" by Jean Giono, presenting a grand historical narrative set against the backdrop of the 1832 cholera epidemic in Provence.

The production features a star-studded cast including Juliette Binoche and Olivier Martinez, bringing to life the story of Angelo, an Italian political exile who finds himself entangled with Paulin de Tallard, a young aristocrat suffering from syphilis. Their journey traverses the treacherous landscapes of southern France, combining adventure, romance, and historical drama. The film aims to capture the literary richness of Giono's original text while offering a visually stunning portrayal of 19th-century France.

• The project reunites director Jean-Paul Rappeneau and writer Jean-Claude Carrière for their fourth collaboration, following previous hits like "The Green Knight" and "Belle Époque." 
• Jean-Claude Carrière, who passed away in 2021, saw his final major screenwriting credit come to fruition with this adaptation, which he worked on extensively before his death. 
• The film boasts a budget estimated at over 25 million euros, reflecting its ambitious period costumes, large-scale battle sequences, and extensive location shooting across Provence.