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La fille du puisatier

  • 2011
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  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
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La fille du puisatier (2011)
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In 1930s southern France, a father is torn between his sense of honor and his deep love for his daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper.In 1930s southern France, a father is torn between his sense of honor and his deep love for his daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper.In 1930s southern France, a father is torn between his sense of honor and his deep love for his daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper.

  • Director
    • Daniel Auteuil
  • Writers
    • Marcel Pagnol
    • Daniel Auteuil
  • Stars
    • Daniel Auteuil
    • Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
    • Nicolas Duvauchelle
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  • IMDb RATING
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    4.4K
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    • Director
      • Daniel Auteuil
    • Writers
      • Marcel Pagnol
      • Daniel Auteuil
    • Stars
      • Daniel Auteuil
      • Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
      • Nicolas Duvauchelle
    • 25User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil
    • Le Puisatier (Pascal Amoretti)
    Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
    Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
    • Patricia Amoretti
    Nicolas Duvauchelle
    Nicolas Duvauchelle
    • Jacques Mazel
    Jean-Pierre Darroussin
    Jean-Pierre Darroussin
    • M. Mazel
    Kad Merad
    Kad Merad
    • Félipe Rambert
    Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma
    • Mme Mazel
    Emilie Cazenave
    • Amanda
    Marie-Anne Chazel
    Marie-Anne Chazel
    • Nathalie
    Coline Bosso
    • Isabelle
    Chloé Malarde
    • Marie
    Brune Coustellier
    • Léonore
    Ilona Porte
    • Roberte
    Jean-Louis Barcelona
    • Le commis
    Patrick Bosso
    • Le garçon
    François-Eric Gendron
    François-Eric Gendron
    • Le capitaine
    Michèle Granier
    • La bonne Mélanie
    Gérard Montel
    • L'homme terrasse
    Salvatore Caltabiano
    • Doublure puisatier
    • Director
      • Daniel Auteuil
    • Writers
      • Marcel Pagnol
      • Daniel Auteuil
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    User reviews25

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    10kinolieber

    Great Film needs new English title!

    This marvelous film is based on a Pagnol novel which I had never heard of. Maybe it's well-known in France and so the title is familiar to audiences there. But in the US "The Well Digger's Daughter" should keep people away from this film in droves. In fact, the film is an old fashioned fable set in the French countryside during the period of World War I. Even though the plot turns are seen coming a mile away, the film has such charm and simple feeling and wisdom, that there is enormous pleasure in watching the story unfold. Auteuil is perfect as the father, as is every other actor, especially Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as the daughter of the title and Nicolas Duvauchelle as her 'prince'. And the music by Andre Desplat is one of his best scores. The setting and the lives of the characters are so beautifully depicted, there is so much pleasure to be had in entering their world for two hours, that it seems a shame that American audiences will have to overcome their disinclination to see a movie about a well-digger and his daughter when there is this rich and deeply emotional story waiting for them in the cinema.
    Aria-Isara

    Timeless moving story served by great actors and a good direction

    The Well-Digger's Daughter is a french movie, remake of another famous french film of the 40's.

    If you don't know anything about french cinema, know that this remake features well known comedians such as Daniel Auteuil (it's also his first work as a director), Kad Merad, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Sabine Azema, and Marie-Anne Chazel.

    The original film was directed, written and produced by Marcel Pagnol, famous not only for his films but also for plays and novels that have become classics.

    The remake definitely honors the classic, and I can't find one single thing to criticize. The actors all deliver moving and natural compositions, from the loving and torn father (Auteuil) to the moody Mrs Mazel (Azema), from the benevolent Felipe (Merad) to the seductive Jacques (Duvauchelle). By the way, it certainly isn't hard to see why the heroine falls for him after just one encounter ;) The main character, Patricia, is played with tact and sweetness by Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, who somehow reminds me of Jane March. She was unknown before this role (even if it's not her first), but no doubt this is the year of her breakthrough, as she will soon be seen interpreting a mermaid in the next Pirates of the Caribbean.

    The direction is precise, careful, and manages to capture each small emotion of the characters. It really serves well the beautiful and moving plot. You're completely immersed into the story and can have your eyes wet more than once, even though the movie isn't a melodrama nor a tragedy. This story is timeless, and universal. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone. It's a 5-star film!
    9planktonrules

    Terrific...as you'd expect from a Pagnol story.

    Marcel Pagnol was a wonderful French writer, director and playwright. His stories are indeed classics and have been filmed, re-filmed and even re-filmed again. So, it's not at all surprising that Daniel Auteuil has decided to take a stab at Pagnol's classic stories--not just starring in them but writing the new screenplays and directing them. I say that's not surprising because not only are these wonderful stories, but Auteuil also has previously been in a couple other Pagnol stories--"Jean de Florette" and "Manon Des Sources". His four new films consist of this film, "The Well-Digger's Daughter" as well as the wonderful trilogy consisting of "Marius", "Fanny" and "Cesar"--which just recently debuted and which are not yet available here in the States. I cannot wait to see these three most recent movies.

    "The Well-Digger's Daughter" is a story with many similarities to the Fanny Trilogy Auteuil made following this film. All are set in Provence, concern ordinary folks and are about the complications that arise from an unplanned pregnancy.

    The story begins with the daughter, Patricia (Astrid Bergès-Frisbey) meeting a handsome young man, Jacques (Nicolas Duvauchelle) when she's on her way to bring her father, Pascal (Daniel Auteuil), his lunch. The audience KNOWS based on their meeting that the two are destined to be a number. However, there are some complications---such as Felipe (Kad Merad) wanting to marry Patricia. But, of course, much more serious complications arise--and I don't really want to get to them here--just see the film.

    I love films about ordinary people--and Pagnol's are about as ordinary as you can find! Some may not be quite so captivated by these folks-- they aren't exactly rich, cultured or the Hollywood types. But, I am pretty ordinary as are 99% of movie viewers! So why not enjoy the lives and loves of folks we can relate to?! Plus, the story is so nicely written, lovingly directed and enjoyable that I strongly recommend you give it a try.

    By the way, Pascal's grandson, who he treats as if it's HIS kid is actually Zachary Auteuil--the actor/director's real life son!
    9Luigi Di Pilla

    A beautiful story

    I am totally satisfied with this choice. It's one of the best french movies from last year. It tells a wonderful story in the very nice Provence from South of France. It's about ethical family values for father Amoretti and his children. The dialogs have great quality and let me reflect from begin to the end. It was never boring because I felt lot of emotions with the plot. Then the performance and direction from Daniel Auteuil was one of the best I have seen so far. Congratulations to the author Marcel Pagnol for this novel. Astrid Bergès-Frisbey played very respectable the role of the daughter Amoretti. The young pilot didn't convince me because his character was portrayed here too clunky and his voice heard inappropriate. The film shows very nice pictures from this beautiful region. For all these reasons it deserves a solid 9/10. Don't miss it, you won't regret. I will add it to my best of DVD collection. Don't miss the great thriller 36 QUAI DES ORFÈVRES with Daniel Auteuil.
    8LunarPoise

    in hands of red clay, down the well

    A wonderful cast facilitate Daniel Auteuil's vision of wartime France in this gentle, love-filled drama/comedy about a working man's attempt to maintain the honour of his family after his eldest of six daughters go astray.

    Pascal has always wanted a son, but finds himself a hard-working widowed father of six daughters instead. When the son of local bourgeoisie, the Mazels, seduces his daughter before being packed off to war, Pascal and his daughter are ill-treated by the frosty Mazels. Pascal learns not to trust people "who sell tools, but never use them." But he is also honorable, exiling his disgraced daughter Patricia, who herself refuses compromise by rejecting the repeated proposals of her father's co-worker Félipe, an honest, industrious, but prosaic individual. Pascal has honour, but Félipe has love. The war intervenes in events, not once but several times, becoming a catalyst that brings to resolution the feud between the two families from opposite classes.

    Auteuil handles the comedy effortlessly, but also shows depth and steel when darker tones are needed, such as handling the humiliations dished out carelessly by the shallow, emotionally volatile Mrs. Mazel. Astrid Bergès-Frisbey is simply superb as the much-wronged Patricia. Her expression when waiting by the church for a lover she believes has spurned her is exquisitely pained.

    The direction keeps most of the action outdoors or in daytime, allowing Provence to glimmer and shine. There are small moments of poetry here; Pascal turn-taking a kiss with his youngest daughter as they wait for guests;interactions with a baby who melts everyone's heart, cast and audience alike; the strong bond of friendship between Pascal and Félipe.

    This is a well-crafted tale of love, family, work and honour that never gets too sentimental and earns the many tears and smiles it evokes. An uplifting, joyful film, and we all need one of those from time to time.

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    • Trivia
      Jacques' motorcycle is a Triumph Speed Twin 5T.
    • Goofs
      When Pascal visits her sister Nathalie to check on Patricia, Nathalie is heard humming Nina Rota's Romeo and Juliet theme, which wasn't written until 1968.
    • Connections
      Remake of La fille du puisatier (1940)
    • Soundtracks
      Core 'n Grato
      Written by Salvatore Cardillo and Alessandro Sisca

      © BMG Ricordi Publishing

      Avec l'autorisation d'Universal Music Vision

      Sung by Enrico Caruso

      (p) Recorded prior to 1972. All right reserved by BMG Music

      Avec l'aimable autorisation de Sony Music Entertainment France

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2011 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
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    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Well-Digger's Daughter
    • Filming locations
      • Chapelle Saint-Sixte, Eygalières, Bouches-du-Rhône, France(some exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Les Films Alain Sarde
      • Zack Films
      • Pathé
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    • Budget
      • €12,500,041 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $386,368
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,273
      • Jul 22, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,194,167
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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