Emmanuelle Beart Movie:

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Editorial Review:
Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. Languages: o English (subtitles) o French (Dolby Digital 2.0) Synopsis: This sequel to 1986's JEAN DE FLORETTE stars Emmanuelle Beart as Manon (the daughter of JEAN DE FLORETTE's protagonist). Manon has grown up to become a beautiful woman, a shy and resourceful shepherdess who lives in relative seclusion from the townspeople of her provencal village, haunted by the tragic death of her father (played by Gerard Depardieu in part one). An outsider, like her father, Manon stays high up in the rugged hills preferring the company of her sheep to her nearby neighbors César (Yves Montand) and Ugolin (Daniel Auteuil). One fateful day, Manon discovers the real reason why her father's spring ran dry and comes up with a powerful revenge to exact on the men responsible for her father's downfall. Manon's action changes her life forever and uncovers long-hidden family secrets that powerfully affect the local villagers. This charming and poignant fable, based on Marcel Pagnol's classic story is a richly filmed tale of a small triumph over tragedy. Emmanuelle Beart's beauty radiates throughout the film, she delivers a subtle and captivating performance. Once again, director Claude Berri films with a sensitive eye for the wild beauty of the French countryside that perfectly compliments the seductive and earthy beauty of its nubile young star. Special Features: o Interactive Menu o Trailer(s)

Description of Manon of the Spring [Region 2]:
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 Béart) 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

Manon of the Spring [Region 2] Reviews:
The continuing saga, greed, deception, lust, destruction, etc. etc.
2009-09-01 - If you happen to plan to view Manon of the Spring, do yourself a favor and see Jean De Florette first. It is the beginning of this family saga of greed, destruction, evil, hope, deceit. Claude Berri is a writer, producer, actor and director. His best work is the two films in part one and part two.

Jean de Florette is the story of a hunchback man who has inherited land with a home for his wife and daughter. Unbeknownst to him, a greedy landowner and his nephew have engineered a plan to block access to the water for his farming. Tormented by the two, Florette is driven to devastating consequences.

Manon of the Spring continues 10 years later landowner Soubeyran has asked his only relative Ugolin to find a wife in that Soubeyran can leave his inheritance. Ugolin has his eye on Florette the hunchback's beautiful daughter Manon, a sheepherder. But her mission is to seek revenge against Ugolin and his uncle Soubeyran for the torment that lead to demise of her father's farm with devastating consequences. In turn, she cuts of the water supply to the entire village which leads to very angry townspeople. The two men are publicly accused and also, Ugolin can't bear Manon's rejection.

This film is with beautiful mountainous scenery, brilliant acting, period costumes, and moves at an even pace. It is engrossing with an important revelation nearing the end. The double films have won numerous awards. This is a wonderful saga and you can view the DVDs separately or together Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)! ...Rizzo.


A Good Sequel Than Needs To Be Seen With 'Jean de Florette'
2009-03-17 -
This is a good sequel to "Jean de Florette" which was made earlier in the year this was made. Both movies should be seen back-to-back to make this story complete and comprehensible. Actually, this really could be called "Jean de Florette: Part Two."

"Manon Of The Spring" features Emmanuelle Beart, who has to have one of the prettiest faces ever put on film. She plays the now-grown-up woman who gets revenge on the men who ruined her father when she was a little girl.

As in the first film, this has interesting characters. The cinematography isn't quite as striking as "Florette," but still decent. There are some neat twists at the end of the story, tying all of it together. The 113-minute film starts slowly for the first third but then picks up nicely to become a memorable story.

Remember, you shouldn't watch this film without seeing the other one first.


IRONIC, TRAGIC, PERFECT
2008-10-06 - 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.

beautiful film
2007-07-19 - 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.

Manon of the Spring
2007-07-09 - In this marvelous sequel to "Jean de Florette," director Claude Berri builds on his previous feature with its well-observed portrayal of Provençal 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.