A wealthy young farmer expected to marry a lively young woman. He meets Germaine and treats her kindly, but clarifies that he sees her only as a sister, not a romantic partner. After his intended bride disappears and her body is found, villagers suspect him; Alban says he was away with relatives, and a witness supports his innocence.
A general and loyal companion of Napoleon who promises to follow him into exile after Napoleon is sent to St. Helena. He belongs to the household that shares the bleak conditions at Longwood, helping represent the personal loyalty and sacrifice surrounding Napoleon during his final years.
Joao is the clown at the El Dorado cabaret. After Sibilla agrees to let Hedwick and Iliana take her son away, she returns distraught to her empty room. Joao attempts to rape her there, but she fights him off before going onstage for her final dance.
Lutuf-Allah is a performer in the revue's rehearsal scene involving a serpent. The production is under pressure to open, and Victor tries to keep the performers calm when the serpent is unavailable. The excerpt identifies Lutuf-Allah as part of this stage performance alongside Divine, but does not describe his relationship with her beyond their shared scene.
Philippe Hériat has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include The Flood, La jalousie du barbouillé, Détresse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
