TY  - BOOK
AU  - Claude Berri
AU  - Claude Berri
AU  - Gérard Brach
AU  - Yves Montand
AU  - Gérard Depardieu
TI  - Jean de Florette
AV  - PN1997 .J436 1987
PY  - 1987///
CY  - Switzerland, France, Italy
PB  - DD Productions, Films A2, RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, Renn Productions, Télévision Suisse-Romande (TSR)
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N2  - [From Case]
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 becomes a gentlemen farmer.
Bu even before he arrives, his powerful neighbor, Cesar Soubeyran (portrayed by the legendary Yves Montand in the greatest role of his career). is plotting to steal his land. The wily Cesar 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.
When Cesar's wicked scheme - and a severe drought - bring Jean to the brink of destruction, the courageous farmer makes one last attempt to find water on his land. But his noble efforts lead only to heartbreaking tragedy. 
the saga continues when Jean's daughter, Manon, take her revenge in the powerful sequel, "MANON OF THE SPRING."
JEAN DE FLORETTE and its sequel, MANON OF THE SPRING, wee nominated for eight Cesar Awards (French "Oscars") and won four British "Öscars" including Best Film. Chosen one of the year's 10 Best by 42 critics
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