Comedy
United States of America
Quasi is a tragicomedy film, directed by William Karel, that tells the story of a hunchback named Quasimodo (played by Anthony Delon) who lives in 16th-century Paris. He is a kind and gentle soul who only wishes to find love and acceptance. One day, he falls in love with a beautiful gypsy named Esmeralda (played by Désirée Nosbusch).
However, Quasimodo's life takes a dramatic turn when the Pope and the King of France, who are bitter rivals, both demand that he carry out an assassination mission against the other. The Pope wants Quasimodo to kill the French king (played by Gérard Depardieu), while the king wants Quasimodo to assassinate the Pope.
Quasimodo finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Pope and his love for Esmeralda. As tensions escalate between the two factions, Quasimodo is forced to navigate dangerous political intrigue and treacherous alliances in order to keep Esmeralda safe and ultimately, choose between his duty and his heart.
Throughout the film, there are also several memorable supporting characters, including Frollo (played by François Marthouret), the manipulative and power-hungry Archbishop of Paris, and Gringoire (played by Laurent Spielvogel), a bumbling playwright who becomes entangled in the conflict.
As the story unfolds, Quasi is forced to confront the dark realities of the world around him, including corruption, greed, and the thirst for power. Despite the challenges he faces and the difficult choices he must make, Quasi remains steadfast in his belief in the power of love and the goodness of the human spirit.
