Gérard Desarthe stars in Patrice Chéreau's Hamlet production at Théâtre des Amandiers

Gérard Desarthe performs the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Théâtre des Amandiers in Nanterre, France. The production is directed by Patrice Chéreau and begins its run on November 29, 1988. In an open letter published in artpress, critic Georges Banu praises Desarthe's exceptional talent, suggesting the actor's skill significantly contributes to the staging's success. Desarthe himself provides commentary on his artistic process in the same publication. The theatrical event represents a notable collaboration between a distinguished French actor and an acclaimed director. The production's opening marks a significant cultural moment in late 1980s French theater.