Summary In early twentieth-century Brittany, two peasants marry, have a son, and live in traditional Breton ways: three generations under one roof, a division of labor between the sexes, elders' stories at night, politics and religion during their little free time. Times are hard: la Chienne du Monde drives some to suicide; Ankou (death) is close at hand. Pierre is born into this republican family, his lyric childhood interrupted by the outbreak of war and his father's conscription. He learns his catechism and, as a child of a Reds, also reveres school. His grandfather and father often put him on their shoulders, giving him a ride on the horse of pride. View more details
Directed : Claude Chabrol
Written : Daniel Boulanger Claude Chabrol Pierre-Jakez Hélias
Stars : François Cluzet Jacques Dufilho Paul Le Person Bernadette Le Saché
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 23, 1980
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Quimper, Finistère, France
Production companies : TF1 Bela Productions Planfilm
Summary In early twentieth-century Brittany, two peasants marry, have a son, and live in traditional Breton ways: three generations under one roof, a division of labor between the sexes, elders' stories at night, politics and religion during their little free time. Times are hard: la Chienne du Monde drives some to suicide; Ankou (death) is close at hand. Pierre is born into this republican family, his lyric childhood interrupted by the outbreak of war and his father's conscription. He learns his catechism and, as a child of a Reds, also reveres school. His grandfather and father often put him on their shoulders, giving him a ride on the horse of pride. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 23, 1980
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Quimper, Finistère, France
Production companies : TF1 Bela Productions Planfilm
