Summary In the winter of 1797-98, the troops of Napoleon and their revolutionary allies in the Pays de Vaud occupy the latter and begin preparations for a military offensive which will hasten the fall of Berne. On the far side of the snow-blocked passes of their protective mountains, those who reject the ideas of the Enlightenment begins to organise resistance. Caught between these warring ideas two young lovers, David and Julie, are swept away in the whirlwind stirred up by conflict between parents, passionate disharmony, betrayed friendships, the weight of civil and religious customs. View more details
Directed : Francis Reusser
Written : Jean-Claude Carrière Francis Reusser Charles Ferdinand Ramuz
Stars : Marion Cotillard Antoine Basler Yann Trégouët François Marthouret
Genres : Drama Romance War
Release date : May 4, 1999
Countries of origin : France Belgium Switzerland
Official sites : Swiss Films page Unifrance page
Language : French
Filming locations : Ballenberg, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
Production companies : Rézo Films CAB Productions Arena Films
Summary In the winter of 1797-98, the troops of Napoleon and their revolutionary allies in the Pays de Vaud occupy the latter and begin preparations for a military offensive which will hasten the fall of Berne. On the far side of the snow-blocked passes of their protective mountains, those who reject the ideas of the Enlightenment begins to organise resistance. Caught between these warring ideas two young lovers, David and Julie, are swept away in the whirlwind stirred up by conflict between parents, passionate disharmony, betrayed friendships, the weight of civil and religious customs. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance War
Release date : May 4, 1999
Countries of origin : France Belgium Switzerland
Official sites : Swiss Films page Unifrance page
Language : French
Filming locations : Ballenberg, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
Production companies : Rézo Films CAB Productions Arena Films
