Jean De Florette (UK)
The stunning adaptation of the acclaimed Marcel Pagnol novel
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 116 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Jean De Florette is French director, Claude Berri`s, first part of the stunning adaptation of the acclaimed Marcel Pagnol novel, and is the winner of numerous international awards and is the world`s most popular foreign language film ever.
City-dweller Jean de Florette moves his family to the Provence countryside in the 1920s to forge a new life as a farmer. But his proud, cocky neighbouring rival Le Papet schemes with his simple-minded nephew Ugolin to acquire some nearby land ensuring the novice owner never discovers an all important natural spring on the property.
The story revolves around their greed for land and the rights to a much-needed spring. One family`s destruction and another`s life-long guilt are the results. The story`s second part is entitled `Manon Des Sources`.
Special Features:
Theatrical Trailer
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Directed By:
Claude Berri
Written By:
Marcel Pagnol
Gérard Brach
Claude Berri
Starring:
Armand Meffre
Ernestine Mazurowna
Margarita Lozano
Daniel Auteuil
Gérard Depardieu
Yves Montand
Soundtrack By:
Giuseppe Verdi
Jean-Claude Petit
Director of Photography:
Bruno Nuytten
Editor:
Hervé de Luze
Arlette Langmann
Noëlle Boisson
Costume Designer:
Sylvie Gautrelet
Production Designer:
Bernard Vézat
Producer:
Alain Poiré
Executive Producer:
Pierre Grunstein
Distributor:
Tartan Video
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