Le Cid

Le Cid (2026)



9.0 2026 — —

Director: Dominique Thiel

Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Christian Gonon, Bakary Sangaré, Suliane Brahim, Didier Sandre

Drama
Experience the legendary tragicomedy as it unfolds live on screen—a theatrical masterpiece captured in real-time and beamed directly into cinemas worldwide.

More About This Film

Le Cid is a 2026 filmed stage production of Pierre Corneille's classic French tragedy, directed for the screen by Dominique Thiel. The production is based on the Comédie-Française staging and centers on Rodrigue and Chimène, whose love is tested by the demands of family honor, duty, and revenge.

Benjamin Lavernhe and Suliane Brahim lead the production as Rodrigue and Chimène, joined by Christian Gonon, Didier Sandre, Bakary Sangaré, Jennifer Decker, Danièle Lebrun, and other members of the Comédie-Française ensemble.

  • Dominique Thiel directed the filmed production.
  • Pierre Corneille is credited as the original writer.
  • The production was created with the Comédie-Française.
  • Benjamin Lavernhe plays Rodrigue and Suliane Brahim plays Chimène.
  • The 2026 film has a listed runtime of approximately 155 minutes and was released in France on April 26.

Where to Watch

Le Cid is distributed through French theatrical and cultural channels, with availability depending on the filmed-stage release.