The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
An anti-nuclear parable, the film tells the story of villagers who each year traditionally hold "sap weddings", thus paying homage to the forest. But a nuclear power plant must be built there. The film was presented in competition at the Thonon-les-Bains festival in 1978.
Ratings
TMDB9.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Philippe ArthuysWriter
- Philippe ArthuysDirector
Cast
- Jean NégroniJérôme Capdevielle
- Pierre TabardLaire
- Catherine RétoréClémence, fille de Jérôme
- Dominique LasseurGuillaume Peltuvier
- Jean DurozierLe maire, Barousse père
- Michel SimonianChalucet
- Philippe ArthuysLe vieux Lucien
Themes
anti-nuclear activistrural