What are the key story phases in Colonel Chabert?

The story of Colonel Chabert progresses through these phases: The Ghost Returns, Legal Maneuvers, Betrayal and Refusal, Fall from Grace.

How does Colonel Chabert end?

In the final act ("Fall from Grace"): Chabert abandons his claim, leading to the collapse of justice as legal and social machinery turn against him. He dies penniless in an asylum, reminiscing on his past battles.

Colonel Chabert (1994) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Colonel Chabert
Genre: drama
Released: 1994
Rating: 6.6

Plot Analysis Summary

A celebrated officer's tragic struggle to reclaim his identity and fortune after surviving a decade of presumed death.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Ghost Returns

Legal Maneuvers

Betrayal and Refusal

Fall from Grace

When Colonel Chabert returns from the war, he discovers that he has lost everything.

Directed by

Yves Angelo

Key Cast

Gérard Depardieu — Chabert
Fanny Ardant — Gräfin Ferraud
Fabrice Luchini — Derville
André Dussollier — Graf Ferraud
Éric Elmosnino — Desroches

Rating: 6.6/10 (75 votes)