An ARTE documentary follows Gérard Depardieu as he traces the footsteps of writer Alexandre Dumas in the Caucasus. The actor has portrayed not only the Count of Monte Cristo but also Dumas himself. Since Dumas was accompanied by a painter 150 years ago, Depardieu travels with a comic artist, who creates an entire book about the actor and immerses himself in his world over the course of five years. Gérard Depardieu is a polarizing figure; his enthusiasm for Vladimir Putin, his acceptance of Russian citizenship, and his tax evasion to Belgium have made headlines far beyond France. Mathieu Sapin paints a multifaceted, captivating, and humorous portrait of the global star. One does not need to like Gérard Depardieu to be drawn in by this documentary.