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1975 1h 45m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 94

RomanceDramaComedy

Synopsis

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Henri Serin (Jean-Pierre Marielle), an umbrella salesman, leads a quiet life between his work, his family and his passion for painting. During his many business trips, Henri indulges in a few amorous escapades, which provide a welcome change from the tiresome daily routine his bigoted wife locks him into. One fine day, Henri decides to drop everything and live on love and fresh water. He ends up in Pont-Aven, where he meets Émile, a local painter imitating Gauguin, with whom he shares his drinking and other feminine attractions.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean-Pierre Marielle
Henri Serin, umbrella representative and painter
Claude Piéplu
Pilgrim / Peddler
Jeanne Goupil
Marie, maid
Dolores McDonough
Angela, frivolous young Quebec woman
Romain Bouteille
Vicar
Andréa Ferréol
Mrs. Licquois, client in the portrait
Bernard Fresson
Émile, professional painter
Martine Ferrière
Sister of the pilgrim / peddler

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joël Séria
Writers: Joël Séria
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joël Séria, shot by Marcel Combes. 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 Philippe Sarde. 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 Étiennette Muse 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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Jean-Pierre Marielle and Claude Piéplu and Jeanne Goupil carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0187044 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 94 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joël Séria directs. Marcel Combes behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Étiennette Muse cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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151 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Joël Séria, shot by Marcel Combes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Étiennette Muse shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jean-Pierre Marielle and Claude Piéplu and Jeanne Goupil carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0187044 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 94 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 12 themes, including "virgin", "beach", "painting", "priest".