Paris is on the brink of disaster, and one hunted man finds himself caught between political upheaval and a love that may be impossible to pursue. Vincent Cassel stars in The Hunchback: Soul of Paris (Quasimodo, l’âme de Paris), a historical drama blending romance, danger, and the turbulent atmosphere of 19th-century France.
Directed by Jean-François Richet, the film takes audiences to Paris in 1830, where the threat of a devastating cholera outbreak hangs over the city. Amid growing fear and political unrest, Quasimodo finds himself hunted by those who want to use him for medical experiments.
As the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, Quasimodo must navigate a city gripped by uncertainty while confronting forces that threaten his freedom and future. His struggle becomes even more complicated when he finds himself caught up in an impossible love, forcing him to choose between his own survival and the possibility of a life beyond persecution.
The Hunchback: Soul of Paris
- Director: Jean-François Richet
- Starring: Vincent Cassel, Karim Leklou, Daphné Patakia, Benjamin Voisin, Noémie Lvovsky, Sébastien Pouderoux, Eli Nachmani, Alexis Rosenstiehl
- Genre: Drama, Romance
A New Take on a Legendary Figure
The name Quasimodo is famously associated with Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, but The Hunchback: Soul of Paris places its central character in a different historical setting, using the political tensions and public health fears of 1830s Paris as the backdrop for a story of survival, romance, and human resilience.
With cholera threatening the population and powerful interests pursuing Quasimodo, the film promises a darker take on the familiar figure. Its combination of historical drama and romantic conflict places a personal struggle at the centre of a city on the edge of crisis.
The screenplay is credited to Edgar Marie, with Éric Besnard also credited as a writer. Alongside Cassel, the cast includes Karim Leklou, Daphné Patakia, Benjamin Voisin, Noémie Lvovsky, Sébastien Pouderoux, and Eli Nachmani.
Release Details
The French drama is scheduled to open in France on November 27, 2026.
Original Title: Quasimodo, l’âme de Paris
Director: Jean-François Richet
Screenplay: Edgar Marie
Writer: Éric Besnard
Cast: Vincent Cassel, Karim Leklou, Daphné Patakia, Benjamin Voisin, Noémie Lvovsky, Sébastien Pouderoux, Eli Nachmani
Genres: Drama, Romance
Release Date: November 27, 2026
Release Territory: France
With a cholera outbreak, political turmoil, and a dangerous pursuit surrounding its central character, The Hunchback: Soul of Paris offers a dramatic new journey into a city where love and survival may come at a terrible price.
