Manon of the Spring

Manon of the Spring
by Claude Berri

Manon of the Spring

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Actor: Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle B?art, Hippolyte Girardot, Margarita Lozano, Yves Montand
Director: Claude Berri
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: French (Original Language), Analog
Format: PAL
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

VHS Movie Reviews of Manon of the Spring

Movie Review: IRONIC, TRAGIC, PERFECT
Summary: 5 Stars

Manon of the Spring is the sequel to Jean de Florette. Manon is the movie that ties both movies together perfectly. In this film, Manon, the hunchback's daughter, exacts her revenge by stopping the spring which feeds the local village. It is also in this film that the old blind woman reveals the heart breaking and utterly tragic truth to the one man who has hurt Manon the most. In the end, this greedy, wretched man loses everything -- literally -- and Manon gains everything.

Manon of the Spring is an exquisite movie. The cinematography is incredible, the storytelling is brilliant. The acting is unforgettable.

Movie Review: beautiful film
Summary: 5 Stars

The actors are superbe and they imitate the accent of the region to enhance its authenticity. The visual and musical background help catapault Marcel Pagnol's written work into one of the best film series (Jean de Florette/Manon des Sources) of French cinema. Whether one is a fan of foriegn films or not, these films are fantastic and the musical scores are beautiful. Parts of the movie's score are based on a Vivaldi piece. The rest is also magical. The films are tragic but at the same time, anyone can appreciate their beauty and quality.

Movie Review: Manon of the Spring
Summary: 5 Stars

In this marvelous sequel to "Jean de Florette," director Claude Berri builds on his previous feature with its well-observed portrayal of Proven?al village life. Infusing his tale with a Greek sense of tragedy, "Manon" tackles themes of desire, fate, and justice. Boasting spectacular performances by Auteuil, Montand, and the bewitching young Beart, "Manon" is a perfect choice for a rainy day, but be sure to watch predecessor "Jean" first.

Movie Review: Two of my favorite movies
Summary: 5 Stars

Jean De Florette and its sequel Manon of the Spring deserve all of the accolades and heart-felt praises you read here and elsewhere. I loved them as a 17-year old after stumbling across a special broadcast on PBS, and I love them today as a 29-year old recapturing the magic on DVD.

It doesn't get any better than this, folks. These films are simply bursting at the seams with poignant lessons on humanity. One which I admire the most is the tax collector-turned farmer's (Gerard Depardieu) single-minded perseverance to realize his dream. One might argue that he selfishly ignored the well being of his wife and child in pursuing his dream. But I contend that he would not have chosen this path had he thought for one second that his family did not share the same passion. In fact, we observe nothing but unwavering love and support from his wife and child.

For you travel lovers out there, is there a better way to immerse yourself in life in a quaint French village without leaving the comfort of your living room? This is one of the reasons I love well-made foreign films. They transport you ever so eloquently to another land and time.

Watch these films. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Movie Review: Please re-release the DVD already!
Summary: 5 Stars

Needless to say, I love this movie (and Jean de Florette.) I would just like to say that if anyone has bought the rights to it (Criterion?), kindly release it already, since these movies have been out of print for years now. Available used from $90. Get outta here.

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Summary of Manon of the Spring

Less a sequel than a seamless continuation of its predecessor, Jean de Florette, Manon of the Spring brings with it a more epic scope as it depicts the growth to womanhood of the daughter (Emmanuelle B?art) 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 neighbor (Yves Montand), who took the land for himself, she vows revenge, realizing that the neighbor'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 of the Spring is a very special foreign film choice, destined to be revered for years to come. --Robert Lane

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