
Manon of the Spring
Directed by Marcel Pagnol
Produced by Société nouvelle des films Marcel Pagnol
A richly textured Provençal drama about revenge, love, and redemption set in rural France, blending comedy and melancholy with the warmth of regional storytelling.
Marcel Pagnol's adaptation of his own novel Manon des sources, the story of a shepherdess who exacts her revenge on the townsfolk she blames for killing her father, in two parts: Manon des sources and Ugolin.
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Is Manon of the Spring sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Manon of the Spring easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Manon of the Spring violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Manon of the Spring scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Manon of the Spring end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Manon of the Spring
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Manon of the Spring
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Manon of the Spring, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Manon of the Spring, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Manon of the Spring, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































