Movie Description A provocative medieval mystery about a young man who unexpectedly returns years after abandoning his wife, and attempts to resume his marriage. Winner of three French Cesars. Remade in America as "Sommersby." Academy Award Nominations: Best Costume Design.
| Credits | | Cast: | Gérard Depardieu |
Notes Color by Fujicolor.
Winner of 3 French Academy Awards.
Distributed in the United States by European International Distribution.
Originally distributed in France by GEF-CCFC.
Co-produced by Societe de Productions des Films Marcel Dassault.
Additional cast: Sylvie Meda (Betrande as a Young Girl), Stéphane Pean (Martin Guerre as a Young Boy), Francis Arnaud (Le Grelé), Valérie Chassigneux (Guillamette), and Adrien Duquesne (Sanxi)
"Sommersby" (1993), starring Richard Gere and Jodie Foster, is a remake of this film set in the American South.
Copyright 1982 Societe Francaise de Production Cinematographique.
Editorial Reviews "...An authentic, sometimes painterly look....[The] fine lensing and art direction are plusses, as is Michel Portal's spare, imaginative music..." Len.
"...Still affecting..." USA Today - Mike Clark (11/15/1996)
"...[Dépardieu is] superb....A period film that, without seeming effort, speaks to our moment." New York Times - Vincent Canby (06/10/1983)
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