Film
Manon of the Spring (1986)
They destroyed her father. Now they offered her love. But the only thing she desired was revenge.
Drama· Directed by Claude Berri· 115 min
Overview
In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.
Connections
The Water of the Hills
- Jean de Florette (1986)
For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood.
- Manon of the Spring (1986) — this film
Top billing
- Yves Montand as César Soubeyran, aka "le Papet"
- Daniel Auteuil as Ugolin Soubeyran, aka "Galinette"
- Emmanuelle Béart as Manon Cadoret
- Hippolyte Girardot as Bernard Olivier, teacher
- Margarita Lozano as Baptistine