Jean De Florette / Manon of the Spring (1987)

Disc 1 Side A: **Widescreen Feature Film - Jean de Florette

Disc 2: **Widescreen Feature Film - Manon of the Spring

Two beautiful and moving films -- how could you possibly pass this up?

This is a very exciting new package -- two delightful and compelling films that tell the tragic and moving story of the lovely Manon and her father. Each story can stand on its own -- I actually saw Manon of the Spring first -- but they belong together and Jean de Florette sets up the backstory of Manon. You have to wait for the conclusion of Manon, however, to understand fully the story of Jean de Florette.

The performances are stunning, the stories are powerful, and I challenge anyone to be unmoved by the end of either film. I saw these two during my freshman year in college and was amazed and stunned, and after seeing them I couldn't get enough of foreign cinema, catching every new release at our local arthouse theater.

If you haven't seen them, this release creates the perfect opportunity -- and they will be films you will want to return to and watch again and again, and will want to introduce to your family and friends. August 28, 2008

I heart this story

I think back on the first time I saw this movie. When it got to the end I just sat there, almost unable to move. I had so many emotions and thoughts processing in my little head that I'm sure that's why my body felt immobile.
This story has *everything*! The acting is superb. If you're not used to foreign films with subtitles give it a chance. After the first 30 minutes you don't even realize they're speaking french.
I have told so many people about this movie (and I mean both movies combined)I waited for years for this combined dvd. Thank you!
I love movies and whenever someone asks me "What's your favorite movie of all time?" I always say "Gee, I have so many favorites, but if I had to choose one it would be Jean De Florette/Manon of the Spring!" So many people have never even heard of it.
I recommend that you set aside 4 quiet hours(a rainy afternoon, a day off from work, perhaps) without interruption so that you can focus on this fabulously told story. July 12, 2008

A French Favorite

Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring are two of my favorite French movies. The stories are compelling, the casting is perfect, the performances subtle and moving. This duo, and at least Jean de Florette, should be in every true Francophone's DVD collection. July 3, 2008

wonderful movie

I LOVE this movie. I was not chocked by the bright colors of this version - but then I knew about it before watching it. If you liked this movie you will also enjoy "My father's glory" (la gloire de mon père) and my mother's castle (le château de ma mère), from the same author Marcel Pagnol.

I am not totally sure if it is still noticeable with the subtitles but the dialogues are very good, the story is rich and it takes place in the beautiful south of France. (same thing for my father's glory and my mother's castle).

Very touching. I higly recommend it!! June 28, 2008

Jean and Florette and Manon of the Stpring

My absolute favorite two movies, full of humanity, humor and a moral tale without being preachy.
The end is brilliant.
So glad it came out on DVD as my old video was pretty dreadful.
SUsie June 16, 2008

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