Bastien, Bastienne
Originally released in 1979. Bastien, Bastienne is a drama film. directed by Michel Andrieu.
Starring Juliet Berto, Anna Prucnal, and Orane Demazis
Synopsis
Catherine (Juliet Berto) is the temporary head of the family while her husband, whom she loathes, is away fighting in the war. Her widowed sister-in-law Suzanne (Anna Prucnal) lives with her, and after awhile it becomes apparent that Catherine loathes her as well. The children in the house are all boys -- Catherine has two sons, twelve and thirteen, and Suzanne also has a twelve-year old. While the relationship between Suzanne and Catherine is coming to a head, Catherine is having an affair with an army officer, and the boys in the family are planning a musical performance for everyone. The crescendo may be barely audible at the beginning, but it builds up to a tragedy at the end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- France 3 Cinéma
- Agence Française d'Images
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bastien, Bastienne about?
Catherine (Juliet Berto) is the temporary head of the family while her husband, whom she loathes, is away fighting in the war. Her widowed sister-in-law Suzanne (Anna Prucnal) lives with her, and a...
Who directed Bastien, Bastienne?
Bastien, Bastienne was directed by Michel Andrieu.
How long is Bastien, Bastienne?
Bastien, Bastienne has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Bastien, Bastienne released?
Bastien, Bastienne was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bastien, Bastienne?
The main cast of Bastien, Bastienne includes Juliet Berto, Anna Prucnal, Orane Demazis, Béatrice Bruno, Serge Dambrine.