Join Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) as he discusses his Oscar-nominated film Les Misérables. Set in 19th-century France, the film tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption. Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Russell Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for Cosette (Amanda Seyfried)—the young daughter of factory worker Fantine (Anne Hathaway)—their lives are changed forever.