CASTAWAYS OF FOL ESPOIR

The new, 3-hour film Les Naufragés du Fol Espoir by Ariane Mnouchkine and the Théâtre du Soleil, set in the early 20th century, tells the allegorical story of a ship and its passengers - from the famous opera singer down to the petty criminal. The film is an optimistic political fable intended to educate the masses. There's adventure, high drama, passionate love stories and comedy aplenty. The 3 DVD digipack-set includes 4’30” of bonus features.