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cakebear
28Mar13
What I like most about this film, and Manon des sources, is that while it has merit as a film, for scenery, for acting, etc. it also has an extremely unique, interesting and devastating plot. Because of this, I think it's enjoyable without a need for analytical thought, and is also accessible to all.
Electrus Amadeus Magnus
14Dec12
Breathtaking visual images, rural life and great music (inspired by Verdi). Better than the original.
Pierluigi Puccini
11Dec11
A deep, moving tragedy drawn from the bible's book of job. It reaches out as a lesson in cinema and in life
pdenby
16Nov11
If you ever get the chance to see this film then drop everything an watch. A young Gérard Depardieu at his best. I saw it many years ago, by accident, and I still recall images and scenes from the film.
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Mugino
9Oct09
It's difficult to rate this on its own because it's the whole ("Florette" + "Manon") that makes this great. Soubeyran's twisted jealousy and hatred is palpable. Ugolin is a fool caught in the ugliness, cruelly but justly made to pay for his sins in the latter film. The story structure is essential and simple like a fable; the lessons are deep and true.