Manon des sources (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Alternative Title: Jean de Florette II, Manon del manantial, Manons Rache, Манон от извора, A Vingança de Manon
Director: Claude Berri
Writer: Claude Berri, Gérard Brach, Marcel Pagnol
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Pierre Grunstein
Companies: DD Productions, Films A2, Renn Productions, RAI
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: france, based on novel or book, loss of loved one, provence, source, sequel, revenge
Story
In Manon des sources, after Jean Cadoret's death, his wife returns to her opera singing career and their daughter Manon grows up to be a beautiful shepherdess. Ugolin, now wealthy and bachelor at thirty, falls in love with Manon upon seeing her on the fields. However, his grandfather Cesar insists he marry to carry on their family name. Manon seeks revenge against Ugolin and Cesar, plunging the town into despair.
Summary
Manon des sources is a 1986 French drama film directed by Claude Berri, based on the novel 'Jean de Florette' by Marcel Pagnol. The story revolves around the love between Manon and Ugolin, set against the backdrop of rural Provence. However, their relationship is complicated by family expectations and Manon's desire for revenge.
