Movie Description

Bastien, Bastienne

Bastien, Bastienne

(1979)

Overview

Catherine (Juliet Berto) is the temporary head of the family while her husband, whom she loathes, is away fighting in the war. Her widowed sister-in-law Suzanne (Anna Prucnal) lives with her, and after awhile it becomes apparent that Catherine loathes her as well. The children in the house are all boys -- Catherine has two sons, twelve and thirteen, and Suzanne also has a twelve-year old. While the relationship between Suzanne and Catherine is coming to a head, Catherine is having an affair with an army officer, and the boys in the family are planning a musical performance for everyone. The crescendo may be barely audible at the beginning, but it builds up to a tragedy at the end.

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Facts

Original TitleBastien, Bastienne

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1979-01-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesFrance 3 Cinéma,Agence Française d'Images

Genres

  • Drama