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5
by angua
Aha! The second part to Jean De Florette, in which the two scheming neighbours seem to have
everything they wanted. But Jean's beautiful young daughter has stayed around, and when she
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the truth about the way in which the neighbours have acquired the farm, she plans her revenge. However in the end, her mere existence proves to be a far greater revenge on the men who
caused her father's death. Nicely resolved. A moving and powerful film, not dissimilar to 'Chocolat'
in its traditional small-town France setting and traditional viewpoint.
4
by Robyn35
This was very much a "what goes round comes round" story. As is often the case with festival style French movies the scenery was delightful and although the plot stood up in it's own right, the movie was certainly helped by the setting.
4
by Sophia-Colin
These two stories (Manon des sources and Jean de Florette) are supposed to be modern operas. Even the theme music is a reprise of Forza del Destino, and one character even says the line "Well, that... Read more
is fate." Many of the plot shifts would work in a traditional opera, but are too rough for film. Jean de Florette promised much: Excellent, cold hearted, unsentimental direction, convincing acting, and an excellent story base for the second part to really send a tragic tale home. But the ending of this film fails to move as it should. Perhaps this is where music would have made the final twist of the knife that much more painful. There are moments of brilliance. Definitely worth watching both films.
5
by DirkStruburf
Made in 1986, "Manon Des Sources" as a sequel to "Jean De Florette" is collectively (you MUST see both of them), one of the best films I have seen this year. It is not so much the cinematography, pretty... Read more
but unremarkable, but more about the story telling. Do not let the subtitles distract you, the story unfolds like a magical novel from start to finish. If you love a story that keeps you wondering, you will not be disappointed.
5
by Mike4
Absolutely classic, but it's important to see the first part, Jean de Florette with Gerard Depardieu. It was also my first encounter with Emmanuelle Beart (in 1986 or 87 when it was first aired). It... Read more
explains the complexity of this Pagnol novel of human greed and lust, as well as the joy and injustice of leading a blameless life. It is epic in its proportions as a story and the brilliant Berri renders it with a gentle but persuasive hand. It is stunning. SEE IT!
3
by qofd
I love these tragic stories. You must watch the first part before this one though for the irony to really come through
3.5
by Rabbi
Loved the French countryside.The snapshot of US and THEM polarization and its cruelty comes through clearly and sadly
2
by Annie Oakley
This is a very nice movie but the subtitles were shocking. Hardly any and not enough to follow the story properly
4
by jennismum
I thought this was a very competent and fitting sequel to Jean de Florette. I was truly gutted by the ending of that, and I find this totally compensates for that. Convincingly portrayed and beautifully... Read more
filmed. Highly enjoyable if you have seen the first film - I'm not sure how it would go down if not.
5
by pussycat
Wonderful acting, brilliant story, scenery attractive and marvellous French actors. The French seem to be able to keep one's interest right through the film and when you think the ending will be conventional... Read more
, a happy ending even, they give you something at the end that you were not expecting that stimulates the imagination. I highly recommend this film.
