Crescendo (2026)

Crescendo is an upcoming 2026 comedy-drama film written and directed by acclaimed French filmmaker Agnès Jaoui. The film stars Jaoui herself alongside Daniel Auteuil, Eye Haïdara, Claire Chust, and Ousmane Sambe. Set against the backdrop of a Roman amphitheatre in the South of France, the story follows the cast and crew of an ambitious staging of Mozart's opera, The Marriage of Figaro.

Shot last summer at the Château du Marquis de Sade in the Luberon region, the production utilizes the historic ruins to create a visually striking atmosphere. The narrative explores how the artistic endeavor throws the participants off balance, blending humor with dramatic tension as they navigate personal and professional challenges amidst the grandeur of the opera setting.

• The film was filmed in the Luberon region of Southern France, specifically utilizing the unique architecture of the Château du Marquis de Sade.
• Agnès Jaoui serves as both the writer/director and a lead actor in the ensemble cast.
• The plot centers around the production of Mozart's classic opera, The Marriage of Figaro.
• Daniel Auteuil, a frequent collaborator in French cinema, co-stars in this latest project.