Kaivontekijän tytär (2011)

Kaivontekijän tytär (2011). 1h 49m | S

“The Well-Diggeru0026#39;s Daughter is a french movie, remake of another famous french film of the 40u0026#39;s.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you donu0026#39;t know anything about french cinema, know that this remake features well known comedians such as Daniel Auteuil (itu0026#39;s also his first work as a director), Kad Merad, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Sabine Azema, and Marie-Anne Chazel.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe original film was directed, written and produced by Marcel Pagnol, famous not only for his films but also for plays and novels that have become classics.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe remake definitely honors the classic, and I canu0026#39;t find one single thing to criticize. The actors all deliver moving and natural compositions, from the loving and torn father (Auteuil) to the moody Mrs Mazel (Azema), from the benevolent Felipe (Merad) to the seductive Jacques (Duvauchelle). By the way, it certainly isnu0026#39;t hard to see why the heroine falls for him after just one encounter 😉 The main character, Patricia, is played with tact and sweetness by Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, who somehow reminds me of Jane March. She was unknown before this role (even if itu0026#39;s not her first), but no doubt this is the year of her breakthrough, as she will soon be seen interpreting a mermaid in the next Pirates of the Caribbean.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe direction is precise, careful, and manages to capture each small emotion of the characters. It really serves well the beautiful and moving plot. Youu0026#39;re completely immersed into the story and can have your eyes wet more than once, even though the movie isnu0026#39;t a melodrama nor a tragedy. This story is timeless, and universal. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone. Itu0026#39;s a 5-star film!”