202 French Stage Adaptations
202 titles
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The SofaMovie · 2022 · 100mAt a supermarket, in the furniture aisle, director Fabien Romains is selecting a sofa for his upcoming play. His ex-wife, Priscilla Gabor, who is starring in the play, insists on choosing the sofa herself. Edouard Le Tellier, the play's writer and producer and Priscilla's current husband, feigns interest in their discussion. Meanwhile, Olivier Leblanc, the salesman, sees the visitors as an opportunity to showcase his acting ambitions.TMDB 6.0 - 2
La Famille et le potagerMovie · 2023TMDB 5.5 - 3
LogiquimperturbabledufouMovie · 2021This is an extraordinary story. It takes viewers to the heart of instability, presenting a series of portraits depicting a wide range of human experiences – those struggling with bipolar disorder, paranoia, and various forms of disorientation. The film features both violent individuals and brilliant minds, all set against a backdrop of surreal imagery, including dreams of pink rabbits and overwhelmed doctors facing a nightmarish reality.TMDB 6.0 - 4
Main basse sur le magotMovie · 2020 · 88mIn 1930s Paris, a world of mischievous kids, Loulou Gus is struggling to survive. He desperately needs money for bread, especially since he owes a debt to Pierrot's gang that could have serious consequences. Luckily, Paul, who has a crush on a girl, spots a jewelry store – a perfect opportunity for a heist. But Jo, Loulou’s sidekick, isn't promising a perfect robbery, just a good one. The owner, Mother Mercandieux, won't easily give up his jewels to this group of troublemakers, especially as Paul isn't willing to be patient. Get ready for some chaos! - 5Un pied dans le crimeMovie · 2010A judge must preside over a trial for a crime he committed. This moral dilemma – whether to confess – triggers a series of outrageous and unpleasant events, a brutal display of human interaction that is difficult to witness. Yet, the absurdity of it all provides a strange relief.
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Père ou filsMovie · 2019 - 7
Open BedMovie · 2008 - 8
Personne n'est parfaitMovie · 2012Leonard is a data-driven statistician who spends his free time writing novels set in railway stations, dreaming of publication. After numerous rejections, his manuscript is accepted by a publisher. However, to meet the competition's requirements, he signed the book with a woman's name, and this unexpected success quickly becomes a source of trouble. - 9
Dîner de familleMovie · 2024TMDB 6.0 - 10
Joyeuses PâquesMovie · 2023TMDB 8.0 - 11
Si c'était à refaireMovie · 2005IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.3 - 12
Le Canard à l'orangeMovie · 1979 · 140mIMDb 8.4TMDB 5.8 - 13
Les Fourberies de ScapinMovie · 2017 · 105mSet in Naples, the story unfolds against a backdrop of a vibrant maritime world reaching towards the East. Two sons, each blocked in love by their authoritarian fathers, seek out the cunning Scapin, a character consumed by a thirst for revenge. A modern echo of Molière's Scaramouche, Scapin boasts, "There are few things I can't do if I set my mind to them." As Denis Podalydès notes, his name comes from the Italian word for "to escape." Scapin faces hardship, but retaliates, using a barrage of clever schemes and tricks amidst escalating ransom demands and parental conflicts – all hallmarks of Molière’s comedic style. - 14
Sherlock Holmes et l'Aventure du Diamant BleuMovie · 2023 · 80mSherlock and Doctor Watson are back to solve a puzzling case: the disappearance of a remarkable diamond from a hotel room. This is a stage adaptation of one of the 56 short stories featuring the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.TMDB 6.0 - 15
Les Deschiens - Les pieds dans l'eauMovie · 1993 · 106mThe Deschiens are actors in Jérôme Deschamps's troupe who find humor in the small absurdities of daily life. They capture conversations overheard in bistros or kitchen corners, moments of lightheartedness and silliness, often shared between a few people. Deschamps and Macha Makeieff, as usual, explore these everyday moments with a blend of humor and intensity. - 16
Le Temps des cerisesMovie · 2008 · 85m"Le Temps des cerises" is a charming romantic comedy about two people with contrasting lives who unexpectedly connect. He's a painter struggling with inspiration; she's a young woman, lively but uncertain. Despite their differences, they share a sense of humor, charm, a desire to create, and a love for painting. Their brief time together profoundly changes both of them.TMDB 7.0 - 17
No limitMovie · 2024"No Limit" blends the humor of Monty Python, the antics of the Marx Brothers, the physical comedy of Buster Keaton, and the slapstick of Benny Hill. On Friday, May 13, 1964, during the Cold War, a group of American bombers mistakenly receives orders to attack Moscow. Time is running out, but there's still a little... just a little. Try to stay calm. - 18
Georges Courteline au travail & BoubourocheMovie · 1985 - 19
L'Artn'acoeurMovie · 2020 · 100mA lavish art gallery owner learns firsthand that his relatives, whom he believed to be dishonest, are even more avaricious than he imagined. - 20
Pauvre FranceMovie · 1982TMDB 6.3 - 21
Le dernier jour du jeûneMovie · 2020TMDB 7.5 - 22
Le Début de la finMovie · 2012 - 23
Chers parentsMovie · 2024TMDB 7.2 - 24
Faut que ça changeMovie · 2020 - 25
The Return of Richard III on the 9:24 am TrainMovie · 2019 · 85mIn this quirky comedy-drama, a man facing the end of his life hires professional actors to convincingly portray his family. The results are unexpectedly chaotic.TMDB 9.5 - 26
Un culot monstreMovie · 2024 - 27
Le Mari, la femme et la mortMovie · 1970 - 28
Bonté divine !Movie · 2009 - 29
Le Canard à l'orangeMovie · 1993 · 140mFor fifteen years, Liz and Hugh have claimed a flawless marriage. However, beneath their perfect image, a growing weariness hides, stemming from the monotony of daily life. A planned trip will soon bring their unresolved issues to a head.TMDB 7.3 - 30
Panique au PlazzaMovie · 1996 · 130mLate into a parliamentary night session, a deputy secretly goes to a hotel to see his mistress.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.1 - 31
Un chalet à GstaadMovie · 2022Françoise and Jean-Jacques Lombard, wealthy tax exiles whose fortunes stem from their husbands' inventions, are expecting guests: Alicia and Grégoire Lagarde. He's a spoiled industrialist, she's a wealthy but naive aristocrat. Their carefully constructed world begins to unravel when Alicia becomes drawn to a spiritual coach who joins them for dinner. The ensuing revelations threaten to expose the Lombards' financial stability.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 32
Si on savaitMovie · 2022 - 33
Quand épousez-vous ma femme ?Movie · 1992 · 103m - 34
Le syndrome de l'écossaisMovie · 2017 · 95mBruno and Florence host Sophie and Alex for an evening, but things quickly unravel between the accomplished author, the driven entrepreneur, and their wives, two sisters. Disagreements, insecurities, hidden intentions, and petty behavior surface during dinner. A series of unexpected events turns the family gathering into a chaotic night where secrets are revealed, alcohol flows freely, and unspoken tensions explode. The two couples, swept up in the moment, find themselves drawn into a surprising new dynamic.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.2 - 35
Mon beau-père est une princesseMovie · 2013 - 36
La comédie française - Le Malade ImaginaireMovie · 2020 · 129mFilmed November 5-6, 2020. Argan, plagued by hypochondria, resolves to marry his daughter to a young doctor. The Comédie-Française, starring Guillaume Gallienne and Bruno Podalydès, delivers a brilliant performance in this comedy-ballet, a satirical farce that also explores themes of mortality. Directed by Claude Stratz and featuring original music by Marc-Olivier Dupin, this production revitalizes Molière's classic. - 37
Thé à la menthe ou t'es citron ?Movie · 2017TMDB 7.8 - 38
Les parents terriblesMovie · 2022TMDB 7.0 - 39
Bien des chosesMovie · 2008 · 74mIt's summer, and the Rouchon family travels to distant places like Egypt, Greece, India, or Bordeaux, capturing their journeys with cameras. Feeling a bit bored away from home, François Morel and Brochon exchange letters – always polite, of course. The letters are filled with postcards, free from insect bites. From the heart of this leisure trip, François Morel, a "melancholy mocker," playfully observes the family's constant need for new scenery. He uses tender humor, sometimes sharp, to reflect on gazing at ancient monuments like pyramids, contemplating centuries of history while thinking about dinner and the friends left behind.TMDB 9.0 - 40
FugueusesMovie · 2008IMDb 6.1TMDB 9.2 - 41
Le DindonMovie · 2012 · 140mVatelin and his wife Lucienne share a deep affection. Rédillon, a long-time friend of the couple, has been pursuing Lucienne for years. Pontagnac, a known womanizer and Vatelin's friend, has only been courting her for a short time. Vatelin finds himself enjoying this unexpected situation. However, everything changes with the return of Maggy, Vatelin's former English lover, who threatens suicide if he doesn't agree to meet. Lucienne has always vowed to take another man if she discovers her husband is unfaithful. The question becomes: who will she choose, and who will be left disappointed?IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 42
J'y suis, j'y resteMovie · 1972In the Les Halles district, a restaurant owner had her handbag stolen, which contained her identification. A decade later, seeking to marry her bartender, she discovers the thief has married a young baron, using her identity. She travels to the baron's mansion to expose the deception and demand a divorce, disrupting the lives of the baron and his traditional aunt, a countess. A visiting cardinal ultimately helps resolve the complicated situation.TMDB 7.0 - 43
Le Cake aux olivesMovie · 2025 · ComedyBernard plays Beethoven's Fifth loudly on his stereo while carefully cleaning a Glock. His neighbor, Philippe, unexpectedly enters his apartment, and that's when things go wrong. "Olive cake is not only 'a delicious savory baked cake that is easy to prepare and rich in flavor, sure to delight your guests' (source: Miam Magazine, the magazine for all food lovers), but it's also the unusual connection between two men who were strangers and who, like sparks, ignite when they meet.TMDB 7.0 - 44
PapasssMovie · 2024TMDB 5.5 - 45
Les Gros Patinent BienMovie · 2022TMDB 9.3 - 46
J'ai envie de toiMovie · 2022TMDB 7.0 - 47
Tout va bien se passerMovie · 2023TMDB 6.0 - 48
Le plus beau dans tout çaMovie · 2021TMDB 4.7 - 49
Comme il vous plairaMovie · 2023Following his banishment of his uncle, the new duke also banishes his niece, the old duke's daughter. The duke's own daughter, seeing Rosalind as a sister, runs away with her into the forest. Pursued by the duke, Rosalind disguises herself as a man, and her companion, Celia, as a shepherdess. The pair, along with Rosalind and Celia, then find themselves in the Ardennes forest.TMDB 6.5 - 50
L'Effet GlapionMovie · 1975 · 120mBlaise, a doctor, and Monique, his assistant, are in Orleans on a Sunday. Blaise is out hunting, leaving Monique alone and lost in thought about her routine life. When the doorbell rings, she frantically writes, "I don't want to yell!" But she's already yelling – she's dreaming, blurring the lines between reality and imagination, logic and vision, the tangible and the abstract. - 51
CompromisMovie · 2020 · 84mTwo thirty-year-old friends are in an empty apartment. One is a struggling comedian, the other a playwright who hasn't had any success. The comedian sold his apartment and asked the playwright to be there when the sale is finalized, just to reassure the buyer. Because, despite his terrible plays, he has a reassuring face – and that’s a valuable asset. They're waiting for the buyer. Though, is it really a buyer, or something else entirely? - 52
Les Franglaises - Le Viens-RetourMovie · 2017TMDB 9.0 - 53
L'Amour, la Mort, les FringuesMovie · 2011 · 94mClothes are more than just things we wear. They become a part of us, shaping how we feel and how we're perceived. These garments exert a subtle control over our lives. They hold onto our memories, acting as a shield against forgetting. Often marked by experiences – ink stains, perfume, tears – clothes are permanently tied to the moments that define us, both good and bad. Through the clothes they own, Gigi, Eve, Marie, Nora, Françoise, Amanda, Lisa, and the others revisit the past, reflecting on missed opportunities, life-altering events, childhood joys and rebellions, laughter, disappointments, dramas, celebrations, and dreams.TMDB 7.0 - 54
Par le bout du nezMovie · 2022As the newly elected president prepares to give his inaugural address, he's overcome by an uncontrollable nose itch. Determined to avoid a public display of discomfort, he seeks help from a psychoanalyst. They have just one hour before the speech. As the session progresses and hidden truths are revealed, the president and the psychologist engage in a power struggle. Who will ultimately control the situation – the psychologist or the president?TMDB 7.2 - 55
Confidences pour confidencesMovie · 2016 - 56
Docteur Alil et Mister VardarMovie · 2022TMDB 6.2 - 57
Encore un instantMovie · 2019 · 87mLove holds inexplicable magic. After thirty years, Suzanne and Julien remain deeply in love, a happy and devoted couple. Suzanne is a beloved actress, and her fame sometimes borders on obsession with her young tenant, Simon. As she prepares to return to the stage, Suzanne is reluctant to take the lead in a new play written specifically for her. What Suzanne craves is one last moment of solitude with Julien, the man she loves and who reciprocates her feelings. Julien, with his grumbling and laughter, is her world—a world unseen and unheard by everyone but her.TMDB 6.0 - 58
The Game of Love and ChanceMovie · 2018 · 118mFrom January 16th to April 28th, 2018, the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin in Paris presented *The Game of Love and Chance*, a three-act romantic comedy by French playwright Marivaux. First performed in 1730, the play centers on a young woman who, wanting to learn more about her unknown fiancé, swaps places with her servant and disguises herself. Unbeknownst to her, her fiancé has done the same, trading places with his valet. This playful deception leads to a comical exchange between the two sets of disguised characters, ultimately resulting in the couples falling in love with the people they were meant to.TMDB 8.0 - 59
Le FusibleMovie · 2017 · 95mPaul, a 45-year-old businessman, is on the verge of a complete life overhaul. He has meticulously planned everything – the sale of his website to a Russian company, his divorce, and a getaway to a paradise island with his mistress. His only supporter in these plans is his friend Michel, a well-meaning but clumsy computer whiz who always follows Paul's lead. But the day before this pivotal event, everything goes wrong: a power surge causes an oven explosion while Paul is cooking. Uninjured, he has inexplicably lost his memory. Presented at Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens.IMDb 5.5 - 60
Le Barbier de SevilleMovie · 2020 · 165mDrawing inspiration from Beaumarchais' comedy, Rossini's opera buffa retains its passionate energy. Director Damiano Michieletto, a Venetian native with a keen understanding of commedia dell’arte, highlights the music's playful side. He sets the story of "The Barber of Seville" in a modern, Almodóvar-esque Seville. Bartolo's imposing house becomes a playground for Figaro, allowing the director to fully express his imaginative vision. - 61
Les FranglaisesMovie · 2015 - 62
La presse est unanimeMovie · 2003 · 105mStéphanie Grumet is returning to acting after a six-year break. Her husband, Pierre-Louis Saintaignan, a well-known film critic, agrees to give her movie an unbiased review. However, complications arise.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.0 - 63
On ne voyait que le bonheurMovie · 2020 · 80mAntoine, an insurance professional and devoted family man, experiences a devastating downfall. He's fired, loses the respect of his children and the love of his wife, who has been unfaithful. Consumed by despair, he contemplates taking his own life and that of his family. After shooting his daughter, he is overcome with regret. The story then follows Antoine's introspective journey – first in prison, then abroad – as he seeks redemption and attempts to rebuild his relationship with his 13-year-old daughter, who has been deeply scarred by the tragedy.TMDB 7.0 - 64
La vie de GaliléeMovie · 2019 · 142mGalileo, accompanied by his child, uses a telescope to study the heavens. A decade earlier, philosopher Giordano Bruno was executed in Rome for advocating an infinite, centerless universe based on Copernicus's work. Through observation and calculation, Galileo seeks proof for his theory that Earth is just one of many ordinary celestial bodies. Traveling from Padua to Venice, the mathematician challenges established beliefs and confronts the Church's desire to maintain its authority over the world, as defined by Ptolemy's "crystal spheres."TMDB 4.0 - 65
AbracadabrunchMovie · 2017TMDB 6.0 - 66
On refait le boulevardMovie · 2016 - 67
La chambre mandarineMovie · 1980 · 95m · Comedy - 68
Le Jeu de la vérité 2Movie · 2007TMDB 7.0 - 69Cyrano de BergeracMovie · 2017
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Ma belle mère et moi... 9 mois aprèsMovie · 2017TMDB 5.5 - 71
L'Amour footMovie · 1994 · 130mA disruptive newcomer joins the local football team in a small French town, throwing the Mayor's life into chaos. The truth about the young man could jeopardize the Mayor's chances of being re-elected, as the community strongly opposes corruption and scandal.IMDb 8.0TMDB 4.3 - 72
Le Prénom : la pièce de théâtreMovie · 2012Vincent, a successful man in his forties, is expecting his first child. He joins his sister Élisabeth and brother-in-law Pierre for dinner and reconnects with Claude, an old friend. While waiting for his wife Anna to arrive, who is habitually late, Vincent is playfully questioned about becoming a father. The lighthearted conversation takes a sharp turn when he reveals his choice of name for the baby, throwing the family into disarray.TMDB 7.8 - 73
Le BonheurMovie · 2012 · 109mFilmed in Paris at the Théâtre de l'Espace Cardin, the story follows Louise, a single woman with no children, and Alexandre, a man going through a divorce with three children. Louise leans left politically, while Alexandre is more conservative. Both are over fifty. The film explores whether age is a barrier to love, examining the complexities of building a life together later in life. It suggests that unexpected connections can form between people who are drawn to each other, even if they aren't perfectly compatible. - 74
The Baker's WifeMovie · 2010 · 113mThis is a live broadcast of a theatrical performance from the Théâtre André Malraux in France.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.1 - 75
L'ordre des chosesMovie · 2019Bernard Hubert, at sixty, enjoys a peaceful life with his much younger wife, Juliette, when Thomas arrives. This attractive man in his thirties claims to be Bernard's son, presenting DNA evidence to support his story. However, Bernard insists he is sterile. Meanwhile, Juliette appears receptive to Thomas's charm. The question becomes: will Bernard welcome his son, or is he being outmaneuvered by a rival? - 76
Croque monsieurMovie · 2016 · 128mCoco Baisos, a vibrant woman accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, is widowed for the fifth time. Energetic and optimistic, she's determined not to let fate diminish her pleasures. She begins searching for a new partner, ideally a wealthy one, to maintain her habits of luxury and grandeur. Coco is unwilling to compromise her lifestyle. However, suitable partners are scarce. This extended search will bring unexpected twists and turns.TMDB 1.0 - 77
Les Tistics : Les Franglaises En Vie à La PépinièreMovie · 2012TMDB 6.4 - 78
Sans mentirMovie · 2008 · 81mA single man creates a fictional wife to attract a woman who insists she's only interested in married men. To maintain the illusion that he lives in a luxurious vacation home, he must constantly lie. Serge’s web of deceit triggers increasingly complex fabrications, exposing surprising truths and disrupting his professional and personal life, pulling his friends into the chaos. The story’s core truth is that without lies, nothing would have occurred. - 79
La Comédie presque française : L'Ecole des naansMovie · 2019 · 60mThe Almost French Comedy presents a new take on Molière's "The School of Women." Featuring a foppish protagonist, a captivating heroine, and a love story facing obstacles, the core elements are familiar. However, the production offers an unconventional approach, inviting audiences to experience the play through a vibrant Bollywood lens.TMDB 8.0 - 80
ClérambardMovie · 2010 · 134mJean-Marie Bigard stars as Clérambard, a disgraced former squire who was once responsible for his family's enslaved people, and even tasted cats for them. Following a vision of Saint Francis of Assisi, he undergoes a transformation, becoming just as extreme in his newfound piety as he was in his past cruelty. In this tailor-made role, Clérambard now avoids all animals, finding purity only in courtesans and joy in poverty. He travels the countryside in a caravan with his family, preaching his message of love and destitution. - 81
La Puce à l'oreilleMovie · 1996 · 145mRaymonde Chandebise becomes suspicious that her husband, Victor-Emmanuel, is unfaithful. Encouraged by her best friend to uncover the truth, Raymonde devises a plan. They send Victor-Emmanuel a fake letter from an attractive woman, arranging a meeting at the "Minet Galant" hotel. Unbeknownst to them, the hotel's waiter, who bears a striking resemblance to Victor-Emmanuel, is a simpleton.IMDb 7.9TMDB 4.3 - 82
Vers toi terre promiseMovie · 2010 · 98mAfter the war, a dentist and his wife are desperately trying to rebuild their lives. One of their daughters was lost at Auschwitz, and they cling to the hope of finding the other, entrusting the search to the Carmelites. They travel to the Promised Land, hoping it will bring them solace from their grief. - 83
The LoanMovie · 2021 - 84
Un grand cri d'amourMovie · 2019IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 85
Cyrano de BergeracMovie · 2017 · 190mCyrano de Bergerac possesses a remarkable talent for language, which he uses to help the handsome Christian win the heart of Roxane. Secretly in love with Roxane himself, Cyrano helps Christian by writing his lines, concealing the fact that every heartfelt sentiment comes from him. This classic play by Rostand is presented here, filmed live at the Comédie Française.TMDB 7.0 - 86
Grosse chaleurMovie · 2004 · 90mA career civil servant, who values traditional ways of life, seeks peaceful respite in the Luberon countryside. However, his tranquility is disrupted by a group of troublesome individuals he must manage. His wife, child, and mother-in-law are present, along with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Adding to the pressure is an intense heatwave and his mother being left alone in Paris. The combination creates a volatile situation, testing his patience and threatening to boil over.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 87
Ma Belle-Mère, Mon Ex et MoiMovie · 2014 - 88
Les grandes ambitionsMovie · 2022 - 89
Pourvu qu'il soit heureuxMovie · 2019 · 81mCamille's life is disrupted when his parents unexpectedly discover he is gay. How will his open-minded parents, Claudine and Maxime, react? This comedy, with its distinctive dialogue, feels like a return to school. It’s easy to be tolerant when you aren’t personally affected! When Claudine and Maxime, who have always supported equality, see a photo of their son with another man in a celebrity magazine, they are devastated. Claudine tries to reason with Maxime, but he struggles to accept the news. Both parents grapple with this revelation, trying to understand it while holding onto their love for Camille. - 90
Un diner d'adieuMovie · 2014Why do we keep making plans we don't want to keep? To see people we barely know? Driven by habit? By politeness? Or fear? Tired of managing friendships, Pierre and Clotilde Lecoeur (Eric Elmosnino and Lysiane Meis) decide to end things with their old friends, one dinner at a time. They choose their oldest friend, Antoine Royer (Guillaume de Tonquédec), as their first. But they don't realize they’re starting a chain reaction.TMDB 7.5 - 91
Le Jour du kiwiMovie · 2021TMDB 6.7 - 92
Chacun pour moiMovie · 1985 - 93
Panique au ministèreMovie · 2021 - 94
Un chapeau de paille d'italieMovie · 2016 · 121m - 95
Adieu, je reste !Movie · 2021TMDB 6.2 - 96
Le muguet de NoëlMovie · 2021TMDB 10.0 - 97
Un nouveau départMovie · 2016 - 98
Un petit jeu sans conséquenceMovie · 2015Claire and Bruno have been a couple for twelve years, a well-known fixture. One day while gathering family in the countryside, they playfully pretend to separate. The film, starring Bruno Solo, Isabelle Gélinas, Bruno Salomone, Constance Dollé, and Lionel Abelanski (who reprises his role from 2004), aired live on France 2 on April 27, 2015, from a Paris theater.TMDB 6.0 - 99
Vollmond - Ein Stück von Pina BauschMovie · 2014 · 115mThis film presents a complete recording of Pina Bausch's dance work, Vollmond (Full Moon), directed by Wim Wenders. - 100
Stars d'un soirMovie · 2024Franck Leroy is a celebrated actor, beloved by audiences. However, he's widely known for being demanding and difficult, both professionally and personally. He's about to star in a highly anticipated play in Paris, with tickets already sold out. But a week before opening night, his co-stars, exhausted by his behavior, quit. Now, no one in the country wants to work with him.TMDB 6.0
