IMDb 5.9 2019 HD

Roxane

Roxane

2019
Comedy
85 min NR France
6 / 10
5.9 IMDB

What does Cyrano de Bergerac do at a chicken farmer? This is the problem of Raymond, who has always kept his passion for the theater hidden. But when…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Marion Pastor / Mélanie Auffret / Dylan Talleux
Starring
Guillaume de Tonquédec / Léa Drucker / Lionel Abelanski / Kate Duchêne / Liliane Rovère / Michel Jonasz / Jean-Yves Lafesse / Baptiste Perais

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Roxane' offers a character study of Raymond, a man whose life takes a dramatic turn when financial ruin looms, forcing him to confront his secret love for the stage. Guillaume de Tonquédec carries the film with a sensitive…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 6, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a gem for cinephiles. 'Roxane' shines thanks to Guillaume de Tonquédec's masterful portrayal of Raymond, a man rediscovering his voice through the theatre amidst personal crisis. The film cleverly weaves in echoes of classic literary figures,…

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Penelope Davies
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Roxane' presents an intriguing, if somewhat elusive, narrative. Guillaume de Tonquédec plays Raymond, a character whose hidden passion for theatre clashes with his impending financial doom. The film’s connection to Cyrano de Bergerac is palpable, lending a certain…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 6, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Roxane', Guillaume de Tonquédec delivers a performance of quiet intensity, portraying a man whose theatrical heart beats beneath a seemingly ordinary existence. The film's narrative, a modern echo of classic romantic tales, sees him confront bankruptcy by…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 6, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Guillaume de Tonquédec anchors 'Roxane' with a performance that captures the quiet desperation of a man pushed to his limit. The film's premise, hinting at a modern Cyrano wrestling with financial woes, offers a compelling hook. While the…

FAQs

The film delves into themes of hidden passions, the courage to pursue artistic dreams, and the lengths one will go to when faced with adversity. It examines the conflict between a private self and public persona, and how external pressures can force individuals to confront and express their true desires, particularly in the realm of creative expression.