Germinal
"Who needs God and Heaven? We can change this lousy world."
Originally released in 1993. Germinal is a drama/romance film. directed by Claude Berri. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Miou-Miou, Renaud, and Jean Carmet
Synopsis
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (337 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Miou-Miou
as 'La Maheude'
Renaud
as Étienne Lantier
Jean Carmet
as Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith Henry
as Catherine Maheu
Jean-Roger Milo
as Antoine Chaval
Gérard Depardieu
as Toussaint Maheu
Laurent Terzieff
as Souvarine
Bernard Fresson
as Victor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre Bisson
as Rasseneur
Jacques Dacqmine
as Philippe Hennebeau
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Renn Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
- DD Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germinal about?
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
Who directed Germinal?
Germinal was directed by Claude Berri.
How long is Germinal?
Germinal has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was Germinal released?
Germinal was released on September 29, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Germinal?
The main cast of Germinal includes Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet, Judith Henry, Jean-Roger Milo.
Is Germinal worth watching?
Germinal has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 337 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.