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Gervaise (1956)

Gervaise (1956)
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Emile Zola's obscure novel entitled "L'Assommoir" has been made into several films. This is one of the best. In this two hour movie an entire mini-series worth of problems have been compressed about a young woman to whom life has dealt hard blows. Set in the 19th-century, this woman deals with an alcoholic husband while doing everything within her power to keep the family together. An incredibly depressing movie in which the protagonist keeps on trying no matter what besets her, the performances are creditable and the direction superb. Self-involved characters give viewers no one to cheer for, but this movie received multiple awards, ranging from Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival to an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. The music was composed by Georges Auric. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi

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Starring:
Maria SchellFrançois Perier, (more)
Director(s):
René Clément
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Gervaise

Emile Zola's obscure novel entitled "L'Assommoir" has been made into several films. This is one of the best. In this two hour movie an entire mini-series worth of problems have been compressed about a young woman to whom life has dealt hard blows. Set in the 19th-century, this woman deals with an alcoholic husband while doing everything within her power to keep the family together. An incredibly depressing movie in which the protagonist keeps on trying no matter what besets her, the performances are creditable and the direction superb. Self-involved characters give viewers no one to cheer for, but this movie received multiple awards, ranging from Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival to an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. The music was composed by Georges Auric. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
117 mins

Complete Cast of Gervaise


Director(s):
René Clément
Writer(s):
Pierre BostJean Aurenche
Producer(s):
Annie Dorfmann
Categories:
ForeignDrama
Gervaise Awards:
  • 1956 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Film - Any Source
  • 1956 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Foreign Actor
  • 1957 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Foreign Film
  • 1956 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actress
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Jeff M.

definitely worth the time. amazing movie & worth repeated viewings. powerful story & believable acting & sets

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Moses A.

What I liked best about this movie was the superb acting on the part of the actors; as for the story, it was OK but I wouldn't give it more than 3 stars.

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Barbara S.

Very Good Movie. Acting very good by this young women. Even tho Sad & Depressing situations there was a great strength in her. Well worth watching

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