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Cast
Manuel Blanc
as Benjamin Donadieu
Carole Richert
as Marie Paradou
Claire Nebout
as Émeline Lombard
Jean-Claude Drouot
as Vitorien Donadieu
Elisabeth Depardieu
as Élina Donadieu
Pascal Greggory
as Alexandre Duthil
Bernard Verley
as Arsène Lombard
Hélène Vincent
as Agnès Lombard
Raoul Billerey
as le curé de Souillac
Arnaud Giovaninetti
as Pierre Bourdelle
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1995
Runtime1 Season
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery
Votes4
DirectorChristian Signol
WritersChristian Signol
TypeWeb Series
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa Rivière Espérance
About La Rivière Espérance
La Rivière Espérance is a French TV series, 9 episodes of 90 minutes each, directed by Josée Dayan based on the novel by Christian Signol and shown in 1995 on France 2.
Directed by Christian Signol, La Rivière Espérance leans on a strong ensemble — Manuel Blanc, Carole Richert, Claire Nebout — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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