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040 _cSILC
041 _afre
_beng
_jeng
046 _k1987
050 _aPN1997
_b.J436 1987
100 _aClaude Berri
245 _aJean de Florette
_cClaude Berri
_h[videorecording]=
260 _aSwitzerland
_aFrance
_aItaly
_bDD Productions
_bFilms A2
_bRAI Radiotelevisione Italiana
_bRenn Productions
_bTélévision Suisse-Romande (TSR)
_c1987
300 _a1 videotape (ca. 122 min.)
_bsound, color.
_c7​3⁄8 × 4​1⁄16 × 1
500 _a<based on, contains the following, public viewing rights>
520 _a[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.
538 _aVHS; Dolby Stereo
546 _aFrench audio with English subtitles
700 _aClaude Berri
_eDirector
_eWriter
700 _aGérard Brach
_eWriter
700 _aYves Montand
_eActor
700 _aGérard Depardieu
_eActor
942 _2lcc
_cVHS