Vendémiaire
Originally released in 1919. Vendémiaire is a drama film. directed by Louis Feuillade. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring René Cresté, Édouard Mathé, and Louis Leubas
Synopsis
If you’re already familiar with Louis Feuillade, his little-known opus Vendémiaire may come as a surprise. Unlike the bulk of his work which was characterised as ‘Fantastic Realism’, Vendémiaire is wonderfully down-to-earth realism – or down-to-French-earth realism to be specific. The film itself is divided into four chapters, the titles of which suggest that this is a movie about the cultivation and consumption of wine. But as the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the cultivation and consumption of wine is an allegory for French culture and French land as a whole, and the real purpose of the film is to persuade the director’s fellow citizens to defend that spirit and those lands at all costs. It’s September 1918 and the war is coming to an end, but here on the Castelviel estate in the south of France the news has not yet arrived and everyone is busy with the grape harvest....
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vendémiaire about?
If you’re already familiar with Louis Feuillade, his little-known opus Vendémiaire may come as a surprise. Unlike the bulk of his work which was characterised as ‘Fantastic Realism’, Vendém...
Who directed Vendémiaire?
Vendémiaire was directed by Louis Feuillade.
How long is Vendémiaire?
Vendémiaire has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Vendémiaire released?
Vendémiaire was released on January 17, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vendémiaire?
The main cast of Vendémiaire includes René Cresté, Édouard Mathé, Louis Leubas, Mary Harald, Lugane.