Didier Sandre Plays Don Diègue's Lament in Le Cid, Directed by Denis Podalydès
At 80, Didier Sandre, a sociétaire of the Comédie-Française, performed the lament of Don Diègue from Le Cid in a production directed by Denis Podalydès. Sandre took on the role of Don Diègue, father of Rodrigue, during the spring staging. The actor describes the character as 'weakened but standing straight.' This piece is the third instalment (3/7) of Le Monde's series 'Anatomie d'un monologue.'
Key facts
- Didier Sandre, aged 80, is a sociétaire of the Comédie-Française.
- He played Don Diègue's lament from Le Cid.
- The production was directed by Denis Podalydès.
- Sandre portrayed Don Diègue, father of Rodrigue.
- The performance took place in spring.
- The article is part 3 of 7 in Le Monde's series 'Anatomie d'un monologue'.
- Sandre described the character as weakened but standing straight.
Entities
Artists
- Didier Sandre
- Denis Podalydès
Institutions
- Comédie-Française