Manon of the Spring (1986) Reviews

Manon of the Spring (1986)
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Manon of the Spring (Manon des Sources) has also been released as Jean de Florette II in the US, as it is a sequel to Claude Berri's Jean de Florette. Both films are drawn from the same source: Filmmaker/novelist Marcel Pagnol's 1952 rural romance, also titled Jean de Florette. Manon (Emmanuelle Beart), now fully grown, is a shepherdess who prefers to keep her distance from the local villagers. She is determined to uncover the truth behind the death of her father (played by Gerard Depardieu in Jean de Florette) and to wreak vengeance on the men she holds responsible. The more sympathetic of the two men, Ugolin (Daniel Auteil), is in love with Manon, but this does not weaken her resolve. She causes the village's water supply to diminish, blaming this action upon Ugolin and his duplicitous co-conspirator Cesar (Yves Montand). The upshot of this vengeful behavior ends in tragedy for all concerned. The joint winners of eight French Cesar awards, Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring were released to the U.S. in tandem in 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, (more)
Director(s):
Claude Berri
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Timothy F.

MANON OF THE SPRING is the sequel to JEAN DE FLORETTE. Jean is the city tax collector turned aspiring farmer (by inheritance) in a small, rural farming community. An "outsider" and a "hunchback," portrayed by Gerard Depardieu in this mid 1980s French production, his child daughter "Manon" plays the title character as a young adult shepherdess , in this sequel. I strongly suggest viewing the two films in order. This is easily done as the Summer 2007 re-release contains both movies on the same disc. I found the story quite interesting, exposing various pre-conce3ptions people can have of one another. Themes of trust, greed, naivete and community and individual responsibility elevates these films above the simple pastorals they may first appear to be. Well done and well worth viewing!!!!! Enjoy!

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Dennis O.

Great movie - need to see Jean de Florette first.

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Veronica S.

A heartwarm tale of village life that transports you to a different lifesytle and value system than we experience. I enjoyed this film for its cinematragrophy, plot and humor. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to see what life is like in another time and country.

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Jill W.

Another enjoyable movie,

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LISA S.

Excellent movie. Very beautiful actors and actresses.

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Rebecca N.

THIS FILM IS FULL OF NATURAL, PASTORILS SCENES AND WITH A PLOT, FULL OF EXPECTATION AS IT DEVELOPS AND CAPS THE CHARACTERS. IT COULD BE CONSIDERED A CLASSIC FRENCH FILM PRESENTING LIFE IN ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE; AT THE FARM. TO WATCH BOTH FILMS, REQUIRES ALMOST 4 HOURS OF THE TIME. NEVERTHELESS, ITS SPEEDS AHEAD WITH ITS OWN AND UNIQUE FORMAT.

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Pam M.

This is a good drama with a surprise ending. I liked the setting and the characters. I only wish that I had seen jean De Florette first but it isn't available.

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Kay T.

This was an excellent movie. Revenge is sweet. Beautifully filmed and acted. Revenge is sweet. Do not see it unless you have seen the first part (Jean de Florette). Revenge is sweet. You have been fairly warned! Revenge is sweet.

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MarLyn W.

The movie has just enough exposition to be a stand alone, but you won't understand the characters without reading/seeing Jean de Florette first. It's dark and cautionary.

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Albert S.

I was interested in the film from a culture and period aspect, and I found the character of Manon initially alluring. I could believe a small town treating outsiders badly. But I didn't identify with the deceitful actions of any of the main characters, including Manon, who cut off the water to her town for revenge. The main plot device was about discovering bloodlines. I don't buy that blood relatives should be favored just because they happen to be so. People and their worth should be judged on their actions, not their unchosen blood relation. I felt no remorse for the dying characters and their stupid values, nor happiness for the surviving ones.

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    Timothy F.

    MANON OF THE SPRING is the sequel to JEAN DE FLORETTE. Jean is the city tax collector turned aspiring farmer (by inheritance) in a small, rural farming community. An "outsider" and a "hunchback," portrayed by Gerard Depardieu in this mid 1980s French production, his child daughter "Manon" plays the title character as a young adult shepherdess , in this sequel. I strongly suggest viewing the two films in order. This is easily done as the Summer 2007 re-release contains both movies on the same disc. I found the story quite interesting, exposing various pre-conce3ptions people can have of one another. Themes of trust, greed, naivete and community and individual responsibility elevates these films above the simple pastorals they may first appear to be. Well done and well worth viewing!!!!! Enjoy!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Dennis O.

    Great movie - need to see Jean de Florette first.

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    Veronica S.

    A heartwarm tale of village life that transports you to a different lifesytle and value system than we experience. I enjoyed this film for its cinematragrophy, plot and humor. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to see what life is like in another time and country.

    Yes   |   No

     
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