FR-D003-1987

Jean de Florette

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VHS

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For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood.Set in the rugged hills of old-world France, this powerful story of greed and passion begins with the simple ambition of one man, Jean Cadoret. He`s a hunchback who inherits a farm from his mother, and foolishly hopes to become a gentleman farmer.But even before he arrives, his powerful neighbor, César Soubeyran, is plotting to steal his land. The wily CÄsar knows of a hidden spring on the property. Working with his sneaky nephew, Ugolin, the greedy old man intends to use the water to grow a lucrative field of carnations.An engaging story that will delight you as the greedy ""paysans"" shout out their name in the provincial dialect, ""Soubeyran!""" Notes: from the novel by Marcel Pagnolprecedes sequel ""Manon de la source""great example of southern dialect. Director: Claude Berri. Actors: ELISABETH DEPARDIEUGERARD DEPARDIEUYVES MONTANDDANIEL AUTEUIL . Color. Country: France. Subtitled.