War of the Buttons

1962 1h 30m FR

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★7.2TMDB · 302★7.4IMDB · 2,895

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Synopsis

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For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jacques Dufilho
L'Aztec's father
Yvette Etiévant
Lebrac's mother
Michel Galabru
Bacaillé's father
Michèle Méritz
L'Aztec's mother
Jean Richard
Lebrac's father
Pierre Tchernia
Bédouin, rural warden
Pierre Trabaud
Teacher at Longeverne
Claude Confortès
Nestor, postman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yves Robert
Writers: François Boyer, Yves Robert
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yves Robert, shot by André Bac. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by José Berghmans. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jacques Dufilho and Yvette Etiévant and Michel Galabru carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0054949 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Yves Robert directs. André Bac behind the camera. José Berghmans scores. Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
264 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Yves Robert, shot by André Bac. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by José Berghmans. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jacques Dufilho and Yvette Etiévant and Michel Galabru carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0054949 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.