Jean de Florette

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The D Such a simple and powerful story. So well directed, acted and shot that it's become a French classic. Probably the most successful French movie ever made, and deservedly so! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Aender S A compelling story in beautiful scenery delivered with great acting, especially Daniel Auteuil's. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Peter G This two part masterpiece JEAN DE FLORETTE & MANON DE SOURCES needs to be seen in order so it's cumulative affect can be realized.. These are among the greatest French films in my experience & it treats the themes of naivety, greed, betrayal, & revenge in a powerfully affecting manner all the way to its conclusion. Depardieu does some of his best work here as a decent & somewhat handicapped city dweller who moves his family to the country in search of eking out a living as a farmer but is unfortunately naive in dealing with his neighbors many of whom are unwelcoming towards him. Montand gives his last great film performance & is matched by Daniel Auteuil, as his pathetic nephew who becomes involved in his uncle's unscrupulous schemes. Emmanuelle Beart plays the adult Manon in the second film & gives a vivid characterization as well. Adding to both of the film's atmosphere is the continuing use of a particular musical motive from Verdi's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO (The Force of Destiny) which underscores the various themes within the film. Berri, the Director, has made an enduring masterpiece that is moving in its depiction of man's inhumanity but through his sensitive filmmaking an overall humanity is nonetheless still permeates the proceedings, IMO. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Leaburn O Characters and parable are both luminous. An easy watch with beautiful scenery. Looking forward to the second part as I bought both in a double pack DVD some time ago. Sat on the shelf over a year I watched and that's a shame because it was a fantastic opener. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/23 Full Review Peter C I think it's one of the best movies ever made (including part 2 Manon of the Spring). If you don't like romance movies give it a pass, but otherwise if you don't check it out, you're missing out. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/22 Full Review shannon l A perfect film, if seen back-to-back with it's equally powerful (& necessary) sequel. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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