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Jean De Florette


 
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French director Claude Berri's stunning adaptation of the acclaimed Marcel Pagnol novel is the winner of numerous international awards and is the world's most popular foreign language film ever. City-dweller Jean de Florette (Gerard Depardieu) moves his family to the Provence countryside in the 1920's to forge a new life as a farmer. But his proud, cocky neighboring rival Le Papet (Yves Montand) schemes with his simple-minded nephew Ugolin (Daniel Auteuil) to acquire some nearby land ensuring the novice owner never discovers an all-important natural spring on the property. A wholly captivating, emotionally powerful and beautifully photographed classic epic of innocence, evil, greed, envy and revenge.
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4.5 out of 10 Memorable
Liam from Kilkenny, 19 Mar 2010
I've seen this three times, the latest because my partner hadn't and wanted to see it (and the sequel: Manon de Source). We both loved it and I'd see it again. The mood created in backward, rural France carries one along gently and the small-mindedness of neighbours rings so true, especially here in rural Ireland! As a study of how gombeenism can defeat decency it could be Ireland in 2010! A timeless study of an old theme with a twist. Don't miss it; and if you do see it, make sure you see Manon
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5 out of 10 Brilliant
Nick from Dublin, 20 Feb 2011
A simple movie, beautifully acted and shot. The sub titles actually add to it , I think. The acting is brilliant and you can empathise with all the characters. I will be buying my own copy of this film.
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4 out of 10 Liking it!
Holly from Wicklow, 25 Jan 2011
But there is one after this I still have to watch, so far I'm interested, it's slow moving but good!Very french!
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4.5 out of 10 Magic
Dave from Galway, 09 Nov 2009
Takes a little while to get into but well worth it. And part 2 ('Manon des Sources') is even better.
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4.5 out of 10 Brlliant Classic
Lyn from Cork, 08 Oct 2009
This is a wonderfully crafted film which is a joy to watch. oreign language films at their best!
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