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Manon of the Spring (Manon Des Sources) [Region 2]

Actors: Yves Montand, Emmanuelle Béart, Daniel Auteuil, Hippolyte Girardot, Margarita Lozano
Directors: Claude Berri
Language: French
Formats: PAL
Region: Region 2 (Southeast Asia and East Asia, including Philippines)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of Discs: 1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Umbrella Entertainment

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The follow-up to the hit film "Jean de Florette" starring Gerard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Beart and Yves Montand in one of the final films of his lifetime. Drawn from filmmaker/novelist Marcel Pagnol's 1952 rural romance, Jean de Florette, Manon (Emmanuelle Beart) is a shepherdess who is determined to uncover the truth behind the death of her father (Gerard Depardieu), and wreak vengeance on the men she holds responsible, ending in tragedy for all concerned. Joint winner of eight French Cesar awards, along with "Jean De Florette." (PAL/Region 4. You must have an all region capable player to see the material on this DVD.)

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Less a sequel than a seamless continuation of its predecessor, Jean de Florette, Manon of the Spring brings with it a more epic scope as it depicts the growth to womanhood of the daughter (Emmanuelle Béart) of the doomed farmer of the first film. As she discovers the truth of what happened to her father as a result of the scheming of their neighbor (Yves Montand), who took the land for himself, she vows revenge, realizing that the neighbor's deeds have irrevocably shaped the course of her life. Her moves toward avenging her father's demise provide an ironic twist to this harsh and thought-provoking saga, and French director Claude Berri perfectly illustrates the lasting consequences of deceit, greed, and revenge. Manon of the Spring is a very special foreign film choice, destined to be revered for years to come. --Robert Lane