The acclaimed novel by Stendhal, THE RED AND THE BLACK, is brought to the screen in this 1997 adaptation. Set in early-19th century France, the story follows Julien Sorel as he attempts to shake off his provincial background. But after taking a job as a tutor and embarking on a series of romantic entanglements, Sorrel ultimately faces a capital trial, leading to a tense conclusion to director Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe`s film.