Julien De Saint Jean
De Saint Jean trained at the Conservatoire in Lyon from 2016 to 2019, then continued his education at the École Supérieure d'Art Dramatique in Paris and Cours Florent. He made his screen debut in a 2021 television adaptation of Madame Bovary and appeared in the telefilm Mise à nu (2021), which addresses issues surrounding revenge pornography.
In addition to his earlier works, he is set to star in The Count of Monte Cristo (2024), directed by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte.
The Count of Monte-Cristo
Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière
Pierre Niney, Anaïs Demoustier
The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) follows Edmond Dantès, who becomes the target of a sinister conspiracy and is wrongfully arrested on his wedding day. After enduring fourteen harrowing years in the island prison of Château d’If, he orchestrates a daring escape. Now wealthy beyond his dreams, Dantès adopts the persona of the Count of Monte Cristo and meticulously plots his revenge against the three men who betrayed him. The film delves into Dantès's transformation from an innocent sailor to a cunning figure seeking justice. As he executes his elaborate schemes, he confronts the moral complexities of revenge and its consequences, exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and redemption against the rich backdrop of 19th-century France. Directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, this adaptation is noted for its high production value and compelling storytelling, making it one of the most anticipated films of 2024.
The Count of Monte-Cristo
