Set around the First World War, the film follows 18-year-old Patricia, the oldest and favorite daughter of well-digger Pascal Amoretti (Daniel Auteuil), who is romanced by the handsome and wealthier young Jacques (Nicolas Duvauchelle), the son of prosperous shopkeepers. Their relationship blossoms quickly, only to end suddenly when Jacques is sent to the front leaving Patricia to deal with the consequences of their brief moment of passion.
Actor-turned-director Daniel Auteuil presents a star-studded remake of Marcel Pagnol’s 1940 film as his directorial debut.
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The Well-Digger's Daughter
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
7 & 9:15pm
FIAF, Tinker Auditorium
Free for FIAF Members day-of / $2 advance tickets recommended
Daniel Auteuil, 2011 Color. 105 min.
With Daniel Auteuil, Kad Merad,
Sabine Azéma, Jean-Pierre Darroussin
In French with English subtitles
“A polished, finely acted tale of love and class in the south of France.” —thehollywoodreporter.com