Manon of the Spring

Manon of the Spring

They destroyed her father. Now they offered her love. But the only thing she desired was revenge.

Directed by Claude Berri

Produced by DD Productions, Films A2

1986115 min7.6 / 10

A melancholic revenge drama set in sun-drenched Provence, where a young woman's quest for justice against her father's betrayers unfolds against the beauty and moral complexity of rural life.

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.

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  • Is Manon of the Spring sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Manon of the Spring end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Manon of the Spring violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Manon of the Spring scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Manon of the Spring easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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