French director Jean-Paul Rappeneau delivered a sweeping epic with this adventure drama. An Italian man on the run joins a beautiful French countess as they try to survive a cholera epidemic that has ravaged most of south of France. Based on the classic novel by Jean Giono, Rappeneau and writer Jean-Claude Carrière bring the turbulent times of 19 century Europe to the screen with great detail and breathtaking landscapes which makes for a thrilling adventure. The ravishing Juliette Binoche stars along with a dashing Olivier Martinez in the title role with terrific performances. The supporting cast includes Jean Yanne, Gérard Depardieu, François Cluzet and Pierre Arditi. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
The Horseman on the Roof
French director Jean-Paul Rappeneau delivered a sweeping epic with this adventure drama. An Italian man on the run joins a beautiful French countess as they try to survive a cholera epidemic that has ravaged most of south of France. Based on the classic novel by Jean Giono, Rappeneau and writer Jean-Claude Carrière bring the turbulent times of 19 century Europe to the screen with great detail and breathtaking landscapes which makes for a thrilling adventure. The ravishing Juliette Binoche stars along with a dashing Olivier Martinez in the title role with terrific performances. The supporting cast includes Jean Yanne, Gérard Depardieu, François Cluzet and Pierre Arditi. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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