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      Jean de Florette

      PG Released Jun 26, 1986 2 hr. 2 min. Drama List
      91% 23 Reviews Tomatometer 95% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score In this acclaimed French drama, the enterprising Ugolin Soubeyran (Daniel Auteuil) returns to his native countryside after the serving in the military. Intent on growing expensive flowers, he conspires with his uncle, Cesar (Yves Montand), to gain access to a hidden spring on a neighboring property. When their initial attempt to buy the land fails, they must contend with Jean de Florette (Gérard Depardieu), who arrives with his family to work the coveted plot and turn it into a profitable farm. Read More Read Less

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      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 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 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 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 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Eitan D Not the Magnus Opus that people say it is. The story is very straight forward, though the acting is good these 2 hours of misery could've been compressed into 1 if they wanted to do 2 movies from the start Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/22 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully shot; expertly acted with enormous nuance; feel drawn into characters even when they are doing wrong Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Pauline Kael New Yorker Jean de Florette doesn’t have the motor of a work conceived as a film. It’s a copy, with no life of its own. Sep 13, 2023 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 4/4 Sep 25, 2003 Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post You may also become permanently sick of goats. But after Jean, a rich residue of themes and images remains -- much as after reading a long but great novel or Greek tragedy. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Ángel Luis Inurria El Pais (Spain) Despite its aspects of humanity, the characters seem cold and distant, making one yearn for those that populated Renoir's rural universe. [Full Review in Spanish] Apr 22, 2020 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com [VIDEO ESSAY] "Jean de Florette / Manon des Sources" is an emotionally potent movie whose lush depiction of Provence captures your imagination in such a tangible way that you feel as if you are living there during the period. Rated: A+ Jul 16, 2015 Full Review Dan Jardine Cinemania Jean de Florette is as melodramatic as any soap opera, but its treatment is just a little askew, just off-center enough for the film to evolve into a moving and powerful pastoral tragedy. Rated: 77/100 Dec 27, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis In this acclaimed French drama, the enterprising Ugolin Soubeyran (Daniel Auteuil) returns to his native countryside after the serving in the military. Intent on growing expensive flowers, he conspires with his uncle, Cesar (Yves Montand), to gain access to a hidden spring on a neighboring property. When their initial attempt to buy the land fails, they must contend with Jean de Florette (Gérard Depardieu), who arrives with his family to work the coveted plot and turn it into a profitable farm.
      Director
      Claude Berri
      Executive Producer
      Pierre Grunstein
      Distributor
      Orion Pictures
      Production Co
      DD Productions, RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, Films A2
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      French (France)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 26, 1986, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 23, 2017
      Sound Mix
      Surround