Bastien, Bastienne

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Michel Andrieu

Writers

Michel Andrieu

Language

French

Country

France

Release date

1 January 1979

Ensemble

Cast

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  Juliet Berto

  Catherine

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  Anna Prucnal

  Suzanne

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  Orane Demazis

  Georgette

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  Béatrice Bruno

  Marie

• Serge Dambrine

  Yves / Bastien

• Mathieu Lacaille

  Jean Charles / Colas

• Emmanuel Prat

  Eric / Bastienne