Saint-Germain ou La négociation

2003 1h 35m FR

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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This is the TV adaptation of a novel by Francis Walder. The scene happens in 1570, during the religions wars between catholics and protestants in France. Both sides are decided for a truth, to enable peaceful negociations of a settlement, which will become the peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the same year. The negociation, lead by Henri de Malassise (Jean Rochefort), and the Earl of Biron for the Catholic side, and Mr. d'Ublé and M. de Mélynes for the protestants side.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Rochefort
Henri de Malassise
Marie-Christine Barrault
Chaterine de Médicis
Rufus
M. de Biron
Jean-Paul Farré
M. d'Ulbé
Didier Sandre
M. de Méylines

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gérard Corbiau
Writers: Alain Moreau
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gérard Corbiau, shot by Pierre Dupouey. 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 Christian Rieger. 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 Dominique Danjou shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jean Rochefort and Marie-Christine Barrault and Rufus carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0354888 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gérard Corbiau directs. Pierre Dupouey behind the camera. Christian Rieger scores. Marie Dominique Danjou cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 23 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Gérard Corbiau, shot by Pierre Dupouey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christian Rieger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie Dominique Danjou shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean Rochefort and Marie-Christine Barrault and Rufus carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0354888 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.