Bastien, Bastienne (1979)
- Starring:
- Juliet Berto, Anna Prucnal, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michel Andrieu
Synopsis of Bastien, Bastienne
This artfully contrived and engaging period drama is set during World War I and gradually reveals the human relationships in a small family. 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. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Bastien, Bastienne
- Juliet Berto - Catherine
- Beatrice Bruno - Marie
- Jacques Chailleux
- Anna Prucnal - Suzanne
- Orane Demazis - Georgette
- Director(s):
- Michel Andrieu
- Writer(s):
- Michel Andrieu
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