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October 10, 2023… #movieoftheday is Jean de Florette (1986).
“Jean de Florette is a 1986 period drama film directed by Claude Berri , based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol . It is followed by Manon des Sources . The story takes place in rural Provence where two local farmers plot to trick a newcomer out of his newly inherited property. The film starred three of France's most prominent actors – Gérard Depardieu , Daniel Auteuil , who won a BAFTA award for his performance, and Yves Montand in one of his last roles.
“The film was shot back-to-back with Manon des Sources , over a period of seven months. At the time the most expensive French film ever made, it was a great commercial and critical success, both domestically and internationally, and was nominated for eight César awards and 10 BAFTAs . The success of the two films helped promote Provence as a tourist destination .” – more at Wikipedia .
#JeanDeFlorette #wikipedia #tangled
“Jean de Florette is a 1986 period drama film directed by Claude Berri , based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol . It is followed by Manon des Sources . The story takes place in rural Provence where two local farmers plot to trick a newcomer out of his newly inherited property. The film starred three of France's most prominent actors – Gérard Depardieu , Daniel Auteuil , who won a BAFTA award for his performance, and Yves Montand in one of his last roles.
“The film was shot back-to-back with Manon des Sources , over a period of seven months. At the time the most expensive French film ever made, it was a great commercial and critical success, both domestically and internationally, and was nominated for eight César awards and 10 BAFTAs . The success of the two films helped promote Provence as a tourist destination .” – more at Wikipedia .
#JeanDeFlorette #wikipedia #tangled
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