Manon of the Spring [Region 2] |  | Director: Claude Berri
Actors: Yves Montand, Emmanuelle Béart, Daniel Auteuil, Hippolyte Girardot, Margarita Lozano
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 217750
Format: PAL
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060002830246
ASIN: B00004RJEJ
Theatrical Release Date: December 1987
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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
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 Unexpected Surprises in Provence ... January 29, 2010
Erika Borsos (Gulf Coast of FL, USA)
Manon, the daughter of Jean de Florette returns to Provence and lives in a small cottage on the property of her father. In the previous film, her father had died trying to make the farm work but discovered without a source of water, it was impossible. The farmhouse and certain lands were sold at decreased value to the neighbor Cesar Soubeyran. He finds a mysterious supply source for water which had eluded her father.
Soubeyran's nephew, Ugolin Gallette secretly falls in love with Manon as she wanders the hillsides Provence tending her flock of goats. Manon however pays little attention to him while she keeps a keen distant eye on a newcomer, the teacher in the town who walks among the hills, examines the soil and takes a high interest in local developments. A mysterious chemistry develops between them. Meanwhile Ugolin becomes uncharacteristically ill and after being prodded he confesses to being in love. Cesar gives him advice on how to impress his heart's desire but Ugolin botches the attempts.
After Manon tries to save a goat which falls from the hillside to the rocks below, she discovers a cave and cavern, which are the original source of the spring. She develops suspicions about the cause of her father's death. She deliberately stops up the water supply which eventually affects the whole town. At a townhall meeting set up specifically to meet the farmers' need for water, a government official manages to add further insult to injury. The official produces survey records which indicate there is no spring on the land. Meanwhile, the local priest was apprised of the true cause of Jean de Florette's death. In his sermon the priest admonishes the community that G-d may be punishing them for their sins. Accusations fly of who and what caused the spring to dry up. Religious devotees partake in a ceremony after which the water supply is restored. In effect, a miracle has occurred! Cesar Soubeyran suffers a sad, unexpected devastating blow associated with his nephew. During a visit to the cemetery, Cesar reminisces about his past with a blind woman sitting next to him on a bench. She supplies him with crucial details which become the final nail in his emotional coffin. The details become an unanticiapted revenge, one from beyond the grave. This film is deeply satisfying in its portrayal of local culture, greed, outstanding characters and the ultimate surprise ending. Erika Borsos [pepper flower]
A MUST SEE MOVIE January 27, 2010
Loyal Amazon Customer
This is what I wrote for the companion movie, Jean de Florette:
Both of my movie purchases, Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring, arrived in excellent condition, and way ahead of their promised date.
This has been one of my all-time favorite movies for decades.
Jean de Florette is seen together with Manon of the Spring. Both Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring are beautifully written, beautifully filmed, and beautifully directed. Each of the principal actors in the cast does an outstanding job interpreting his or her role. These actors are Yves Montand, Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Auteuil, Ernestine Mazurowna, Emmanuelle Béart, and Yvonne Gamy.
I give each of these movies 5 stars.
The continuing saga, greed, deception, lust, destruction, etc. etc. September 1, 2009
Rizzo (Denver, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you happen to plan to view Manon of the Spring, do yourself a favor and see Jean De Florette first. It is the beginning of this family saga of greed, destruction, evil, hope, deceit. Claude Berri is a writer, producer, actor and director. His best work is the two films in part one and part two.
Jean de Florette is the story of a hunchback man who has inherited land with a home for his wife and daughter. Unbeknownst to him, a greedy landowner and his nephew have engineered a plan to block access to the water for his farming. Tormented by the two, Florette is driven to devastating consequences.
Manon of the Spring continues 10 years later landowner Soubeyran has asked his only relative Ugolin to find a wife in that Soubeyran can leave his inheritance. Ugolin has his eye on Florette the hunchback's beautiful daughter Manon, a sheepherder. But her mission is to seek revenge against Ugolin and his uncle Soubeyran for the torment that lead to demise of her father's farm with devastating consequences. In turn, she cuts of the water supply to the entire village which leads to very angry townspeople. The two men are publicly accused and also, Ugolin can't bear Manon's rejection.
This film is with beautiful mountainous scenery, brilliant acting, period costumes, and moves at an even pace. It is engrossing with an important revelation nearing the end. The double films have won numerous awards. This is a wonderful saga and you can view the DVDs separately or together Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (MGM World Films)! ...Rizzo.
 A Good Sequel Than Needs To Be Seen With 'Jean de Florette' March 17, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This is a good sequel to "Jean de Florette" which was made earlier in the year this was made. Both movies should be seen back-to-back to make this story complete and comprehensible. Actually, this really could be called "Jean de Florette: Part Two."
"Manon Of The Spring" features Emmanuelle Beart, who has to have one of the prettiest faces ever put on film. She plays the now-grown-up woman who gets revenge on the men who ruined her father when she was a little girl.
As in the first film, this has interesting characters. The cinematography isn't quite as striking as "Florette," but still decent. There are some neat twists at the end of the story, tying all of it together. The 113-minute film starts slowly for the first third but then picks up nicely to become a memorable story.
Remember, you shouldn't watch this film without seeing the other one first.
IRONIC, TRAGIC, PERFECT October 6, 2008
J'Ro (Tulsa, OK)
Manon of the Spring is the sequel to Jean de Florette. Manon is the movie that ties both movies together perfectly. In this film, Manon, the hunchback's daughter, exacts her revenge by stopping the spring which feeds the local village. It is also in this film that the old blind woman reveals the heart breaking and utterly tragic truth to the one man who has hurt Manon the most. In the end, this greedy, wretched man loses everything -- literally -- and Manon gains everything.
Manon of the Spring is an exquisite movie. The cinematography is incredible, the storytelling is brilliant. The acting is unforgettable.
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