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Manon Des Sources [1986]
from Pathe Distribution
starring Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart, Hippolyte Girardot, Margarita Lozano
directed by Claude Berri

Features:

• PAL
• Widescreen

Editorial Review:

Less a sequel than a seamless continuation of its predecessor, Jean de Florette, Manon des Sources brings with it a more epic scope as it depicts the growth to womanhood of the daughter (Emmanuelle Béart) of the doomed farmer of the first film. As she discovers the truth of what happened to her father as a result of the scheming of their neighbour (Yves Montand), who took the land for himself, she vows revenge, realising that the neighbour's deeds have irrevocably shaped the course of her life. Her moves toward avenging her father's demise provide an ironic twist to this harsh and thought-provoking saga, and French director Claude Berri perfectly illustrates the lasting consequences of deceit, greed, and revenge. Manon des Sources is a very special subtitled film-choice, destined to be revered for years to come. --Robert Lane

1.85 Wide Screen
16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 5
French
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Theatrical Trailer
English

The second of two parts of the classic Marcel Pagnol story set in France in the mid-1920's. The daughter of a ruined farmer discovers the identity of the men who stopped up her father's well and plots revenge, eventually uncovering long forgotten family secrets. Follows "Jean De Florette."

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

• Nothing must to add
  All the other reviews here with 5 stars are 100% on the mark. Amazing film, don't miss it.

• Turn back the pages of time..............
  Even though sub titles this film is what "real films" should be like and we rarely see in the UK in 2006. Brilliant...........nothing more to add.

• Revenge and Other Surprises in Provence
  Manon, the daughter of Jean de Florette returns to Provence and lives in a small cottage on the property of her father. In the previous film, her father had died trying to make the farm work but without a source of water, it was impossible. The farmhouse and certain lands were sold at decreased value because of the lack of water. The neighbor Cesar Soubeyran bought the farm and unblocked the spring ...
  Soubeyran's nephew, Ugolin Gallette, who was part of the conspiracy to drive Jean de Florette from... more info

• Enchanting, but make sure you see Jean de Florette first
  The absence of Gerard Depardieu is amply compensated for by Emanuelle Beart, although I don't mean to imply that her role is comparable to his. Jean de Florette is beautifully photographed, but this is even more visually impressive. The only warning I have to give is that elements of the plot are sad. This is not a depressing film, however. In fact, I found it the reverse.

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