Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)
MGM (Video & DVD) - MGM (Video & DVD)
Release date: 2007-07-24
DVD
Director:Claude Berri
Actors: Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart, Hippolyte Girardot, Margarita Lozano
Drama, Feature Film-drama, Foreign, Foreign Film [Dub Or Subtitle], International, Movie
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Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)
Date undefinedThis movie is surely a masterpiece. I was introduced to this from my French teacher when we watched it in class. I loved the movie so much that I was so sad when it was over. I showed it to my brothers and later my mom, and both of them just loved it! I want EVERYBODY to watch this if they can and I am sooo happy thatI bought it! If you don't speak French the subtitles are pretty much 100% accurate. Most people who do speak French still might have a little trouble understanding some words because of the accent these characters have since it is in the Countryside of France. Anyways, GET IT EVERYBODY!!!
Sebastian
Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)
Date undefinedThis is a very exciting new package -- two delightful and compelling films that tell the tragic and moving story of the lovely Manon and her father. Each story can stand on its own -- I actually saw Manon of the Spring first -- but they belong together and Jean de Florette sets up the backstory of Manon. You have to wait for the conclusion of Manon, however, to understand fully the story of Jean de Florette.
The performances are stunning, the stories are powerful, and I challenge anyone to be unmoved by the end of either film. I saw these two during my freshman year in college and was amazed and stunned, and after seeing them I couldn't get enough of foreign cinema, catching every new release at our local arthouse theater.
If you haven't seen them, this release creates the perfect opportunity -- and they will be films you will want to return to and watch again and again, and will want to introduce to your family and friends.
Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)
Date undefinedI think back on the first time I saw this movie. When it got to the end I just sat there, almost unable to move. I had so many emotions and thoughts processing in my little head that I'm sure that's why my body felt immobile.
This story has *everything*! The acting is superb. If you're not used to foreign films with subtitles give it a chance. After the first 30 minutes you don't even realize they're speaking french.
I have told so many people about this movie (and I mean both movies combined)I waited for years for this combined dvd. Thank you!
I love movies and whenever someone asks me "What's your favorite movie of all time?" I always say "Gee, I have so many favorites, but if I had to choose one it would be Jean De Florette/Manon of the Spring!" So many people have never even heard of it.
I recommend that you set aside 4 quiet hours(a rainy afternoon, a day off from work, perhaps) without interruption so that you can focus on this fabulously told story.
