Review of Jean de Florette (1986) by Pedro T — 31 Dec 2012
It could have been conceived as a four-hour epic and it still would not lose its magic. Berri's wonderful and visually stunning adaptation could also be interpreted as a reflection of the Turkish masterpiece Susuz Yaz (1964), and how that precious resource called "water" still awakens the greed even in the most uncivilized human beings. Terrific score by Jean-Claude Petit and magnificent landscapes, with a surprisingly decent Depardieu and the always immortal Yves Montand.
97/100.
This review of Jean de Florette (1986) was written by Pedro T on 31 Dec 2012.
Jean de Florette has generally received very positive reviews.
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