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The Children of the Marshland

Les Enfants du marais1999

Overview

The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 3, 1999
Original language
French
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Director
Jean Becker
Cinematography
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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