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Jean De Florette [VHS] [1986]

VHS ~ Yves Montand

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Actors: Yves Montand, G�rard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil, Elisabeth Depardieu, Margarita Lozano
Directors: Claude Berri
Writers: Claude Berri, G�rard Brach, Marcel Pagnol
Producers: Alain Poir�, Pierre Grunstein
Format: Dolby, PAL, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Language French
Classification: PG
Studio: Pathe Distribution
VHS Release Date: 27 Mar 2000
Run Time: 116 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004R808
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,211 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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A truly impressive French film destined to become a modern masterpiece, Jean de Florette is an evocative adaptation of the highly regarded French novel. Two 1920's farmers engage in a bitter rivalry as one tries to tend to a plot of land and the other deviously undermines his efforts in order to conceal a valuable spring. The peasant farmer (Gérard Depardieu) who comes to the countryside to tend the land he has inherited is a naive and trusting soul seeking only to provide for his wife and daughter, while his neighbour (Yves Montand) is intent on doing whatever he can to discourage and demoralise the farmer so that he can take the land for himself. This simple tale unfolds in a wrenching fashion to a tragic conclusion, bringing forth questions about human nature and the prevalence and price of greed. Along with its follow-up, Manon des Sources, this film will leave an indelible impression on anyone who sees it. --Robert Lane

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A tale of innocence and evil as a hunchback struggles to develop his land while neighbours secretly plot to sabotage his plans. Based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol. French dialogue.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tragic tale of greed, 12 Sep 2005

By	Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Jean De Florette [DVD] [1986] (DVD)

"Jean de Florette" is a classic French film about the tragic consequences of greed and envy. Jean (Gerard Depardieu) leaves his job in the city and brings his wife and little daughter, Manon, to live on the farm he has just inherited. He does not know that there is an excellent spring on his land, but his neighbour Cesar (Yves Montand) and his nephew Ugolin know, and they want it for themselves. They plug up the spring, planning to force Jean to sell the property (to them). Jean is an idealist and happily begins raising rabbits and planting vegetables, but they will soon die without water.

The story unfolds at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to get to know loving Jean, unscrupulous Cesar, and simple Ugolin. The three lead actors are all excellent and so convincing you'll be mesmerized. The photography is quite lovely. The ending may come as a surprise if you don't know that this is part one of two films; the second, "Manon of the Spring," continues the story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A marvellous and moving film, 9 Sep 2000

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This is one of my favourite films - coupled with the sequel Manon des Sources. Along with all that very special French style, it is a fascinating story set in southern France under that hot sun that drives people mad ..... and the story has a savage kick in its tail but you'll have to see Manon des Sources to find out what it is - or perhaps you'll guess. But if you do, it doesn't make it any less fascinating. Read the book too.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely hutchback..., 1 Dec 2005

By	Manolitos "frenchie1975" (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jean De Florette [DVD] [1986] (DVD)

If you do not know anything about Pagnol and his wonderful books, here is a very easy and wonderful way to discover his universe. Pagnol mainly painted in his novels the quality of life from the South of France. Life is there very warm and full of colour of which pagnol manages to define and enhance the beauties. This movie is the story of a hutchback moving to the south of France in order to change his life and start a new business in the hills somewhere in provence where life flows nicely with in the background the sound of grasshoppers so recurrent when walking though the country in Provence. His main character, Jean will create some jealousy around him and starts a nightmare in which he will struggle. This movie is full of colour and like a pianting will give you smile and tears.

For all the foreigners watching this movie, the language is not so easy to understand and definitely the subtitles will be of great help. All the actors speaks with the accent of the south of France of which you have to listen carefully in order to understand the full meaning. I would recommend this movie for advanced learners in French.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jean de Florette
An outstanding example of recent French cinema; the common themes of human weakness, set in the remote south of France are given a universal relevance. Read more

Published 4 months ago by J. W. E. Dawson

3.0 out of 5 stars not the book...
Pretty good as a film - but a bit po-faced. Watching it, you'd never guess that the original book is actually very funny.

Published 11 months ago by mcnash

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
I think this sad tale is based on a Moroccan true story of a man from Ain Asserdoun, who found a cave which was the source of a gushing subterranean stream. Read more

Published on 14 Mar 2007 by Mr. G. J. Coldham

4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing and beautiful
The only problem with this excellent film is that my French is not very good, so that I ended up reading the subtitles rather than listening to the dialogue. Read more

Published on 18 May 2006 by Reptile

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Example Of French Film Making
This is one of the few French films I have watched, and it has definitely impressed me. Stunningly made, great casting and generally well made, it is very moving and the... Read more

Published on 6 Aug 2005 by Rebecca

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute genius
This is one of the very best films ever made. The storyline is superb. The acting an utter joy to behold. The direction first class. And the scenery breath-taking. A masterpiece.

Published on 9 Jun 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Jean De Florette et Manon des Sources
It is essential that you watch them both in sucession, and I guarantee that by the end of the second you will be in tears - not a dry eye in the house. Read more

Published on 5 May 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars You really do need to see both...
Released within a year of each other, "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources" (aka "Manon of the Spring") are often viewed and reviewed separately, but the truth is that... Read more

Published on 27 Jan 2005 by nicjaytee

5.0 out of 5 stars Guy de Maupassant would have loved this
The acting--pick any of the three stars, Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil--is superb, and the supporting cast excellent. Read more

Published on 27 Aug 2004 by Dennis Littrell

5.0 out of 5 stars A modern masterpiece
This movie is a true masterpiece. It combines superb acting with impressive directing. The plot is thrilling and it was particularly enjoyable because it is so unlike many of... Read more

Published on 20 Mar 2004 by realreads

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