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      Savage Souls

      2001 1h 59m Drama List
      Reviews 27% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Based on the celebrated novel by Jean Giono and set in 1880s Provence, "Les Âmes Fortes" tells the story of Thérèse (Laetitia Casta), a passionate serving girl, who rises to respectability under the patronage of a wealthy local couple (John Malkovich) and (Arielle Dombasle). When they are destroyed as a consequence of their generosity, Thérèse resolves never again to rely upon mercy. Using her fierce beauty, she becomes a woman who will stop at nothing to determine her own destiny. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member ???? ????? (??? ?? ???? ?? ? ???? ????)! ??????? ?? ?? ???????? ??????. ??? ?????? ?????? ???? ?? video promotion ??? ?????. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting overall, but sadly unremarkable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Judith Prescott Hollywood Reporter A faltering and confused tale. Nov 21, 2001 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It is one of the filmmaker's weakest efforts, as his abstract style doesn't fare well on a film that demands a realistic approach. Rated: B- Apr 20, 2020 Full Review Ed Scheid Boxoffice Magazine Throughout the film, the relationship of Therese and Madame Numance has an intriguing ambiguity. Feb 1, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Based on the celebrated novel by Jean Giono and set in 1880s Provence, "Les Âmes Fortes" tells the story of Thérèse (Laetitia Casta), a passionate serving girl, who rises to respectability under the patronage of a wealthy local couple (John Malkovich) and (Arielle Dombasle). When they are destroyed as a consequence of their generosity, Thérèse resolves never again to rely upon mercy. Using her fierce beauty, she becomes a woman who will stop at nothing to determine her own destiny.
      Director
      Raúl Ruiz
      Screenwriter
      Alexandre Astruc, Mitchell Hooper, Alain Majani d'Inguimbert, Eric Neuhoff
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      Runtime
      1h 59m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)