Jean de Florette
For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood.
A Drama film (1986) rated 8.1/10 on IMDb by 29K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.
Synopsis
In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though they see his desperate efforts are breaking his health and his wife and daughter's hearts, they think only of getting the water.
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Is Jean de Florette worth watching?
Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Jean de Florette 87/100 (IMDb: 8.1/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.
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Jean de Florette is a hit — 29K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 87/100 point to strong audience reception.
What is Jean de Florette about?
In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man…
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