Jean de Florette
"For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood."
Originally released in 1986. Jean de Florette is a drama film. directed by Claude Berri. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, and Daniel Auteuil
Synopsis
In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though they see his desperate efforts are breaking his health and his wife and daughter's hearts, they think only of getting the water.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (598 votes)
Budget
$4.9M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Yves Montand
as César Soubeyran, aka 'le Papet'
Gérard Depardieu
as Jean Cadoret, hunchback, son of Florette
Daniel Auteuil
as Ugolin Soubeyran, nephew of Papet
Elisabeth Depardieu
as Aimée Cadoret, wife of Jean
Margarita Lozano
as Baptistine, Piedmontese of the cave
Ernestine Mazurowna
as Manon Cadoret, daughter of Jean & Aimée
Armand Meffre
as Philoxène, mayor
André Dupon
as Pamphile, joiner
Pierre Nougaro
as Casimir
Jean Maurel
as Anglade, believer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $4,940,939
Production Companies
- DD Productions
- Films A2
- Renn Productions
- AMLF
- RAI
- TSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jean de Florette about?
In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismaye...
Who directed Jean de Florette?
Jean de Florette was directed by Claude Berri.
How long is Jean de Florette?
Jean de Florette has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Jean de Florette released?
Jean de Florette was released on August 27, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jean de Florette?
The main cast of Jean de Florette includes Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil, Elisabeth Depardieu, Margarita Lozano.
Is Jean de Florette worth watching?
Jean de Florette has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 598 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.