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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorMichel Andrieu
WritersMichel Andrieu
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsBastien, Bastienne
About Bastien, Bastienne
Catherine (Juliet Berto) is the temporary head of the family while her husband, whom she loathes, is away fighting in the war. Her widowed sister-in-law Suzanne (Anna Prucnal) lives with her, and after awhile it becomes apparent that Catherine loathes her as well. The children in the house are all boys -- Catherine has two sons, twelve and thirteen, and Suzanne also has a twelve-year old. While the relationship between Suzanne and Catherine is coming to a head, Catherine is having an affair with an army officer, and the boys in the family are planning a musical performance for everyone. The crescendo may be barely audible at the beginning, but it builds up to a tragedy at the end.
Directed by Michel Andrieu, Bastien, Bastienne leans on a strong ensemble — Juliet Berto, Anna Prucnal, Orane Demazis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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