Jean De Florette

Jean de Florette and its sequel, Manon des Sources, are two brilliantly crafted works, set in the beauty of rural France. The story, at once about greed and unselfish... more >

Jean de Florette and its sequel, Manon des Sources, are two brilliantly crafted works, set in the beauty of rural France. The story, at once about greed and unselfishness, ambition and hope, is tragic and inspiring. While it is a little predictable at times, the characters are so well crafted that you never quite know who to love or hate, and it forces you to identify with the good and bad in each of them.
The cinematography steals the show, and the soft lighting of France idealises the setting for the film.
In a nutshell, the film tells us of a local farmer who wants to grow carnations, but due to a lack of water he wants to buy his neighbour's land. When the neighbour dies without the sale taking place, he finds that it has been inherited by a big city tax collector who thinks that he can learn all about farming from books.
This might not sound up your street, and if you want an action film, stay away! The beauty of this work is in its simplicity. A must see. < less

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DVD Extras

• DVD Extras: Scene Access
• Theatrical Trailer
• Subtitles in English

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Cast

Daniel Auteuil, Gerard Depardieu, Yves Montand

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