Manon des sources
1986 Drama   
 
Credits
  • Director: Claude Berri
  • Script: Claude Berri, Gérard Brach, based on a novel by Marcel Pagnol
  • Photo: Bruno Nuytten
  • Music: Jean-Claude Petit, Roger Legrand, Giuseppe Verdi
  • Cast: Yves Montand (Cesar Soubeyran), Daniel Auteuil (Ugolin), Emmanuelle Béart (Manon), Hippolyte Girardot (Bernard Olivier), Margarita Lozano (Baptistine), Yvonne Gamy (Delphine), Ticky Holgado (Le Spécialiste), Jean Bouchaud (Le Curé/Priest), Elisabeth Depardieu (Aimee Cadoret), Gabriel Bacquier (Victor), Armand Meffre (Philoxène), André Dupon (Pamphile), Pierre Nougaro (Casimir), Jean Maurel (Anglade), Roger Souza (Ange), Didier Pain (Eliacin)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Runtime: 113 min
  • Aka: Jean de Florette II; Manon of the Spring
 
 
 
Summary
When she learns the truth about her father's death, Manon Cadoret embarks on a cruel revenge against her enemies, the Soubeyrans.  However, she is not aware of the cruel twist of fate waiting in store...

Review
Manon des sources is the sequel to Jean de Florette, taking off where that film finished.  This film shares the high production values of the earlier film, particularly the breathtaking photography of Provence and the stunning acting performances.

Emmanuelle Béart is stunning in the role of Manon, and it is not difficult to see why she became a much sought after actess after this film.  Yves Montand and Daniel Auteuil also turn in some fine performances.

This film is a remake of a little-known 1953 film of the same name, written and directed by one of France's most celebrated writers, Marcel Pagnol.

© James Travers 1999


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