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Bastien, Bastienne

Bastien, Bastienne

Jan 01, 1979 · 1h 45m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Michel Andrieu

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.

About Bastien, Bastienne

What is Bastien, Bastienne about?

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…

When was Bastien, Bastienne released?

Bastien, Bastienne was released on January 1, 1979.

How long is Bastien, Bastienne?

Bastien, Bastienne runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who directed Bastien, Bastienne?

Bastien, Bastienne was directed by Michel Andrieu.

Who is in the cast of Bastien, Bastienne?

The cast of Bastien, Bastienne includes Juliet Berto (Catherine), Anna Prucnal (Suzanne), Orane Demazis (Georgette), Béatrice Bruno (Marie) and Serge Dambrine (Yves / Bastien).

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