A Sunday in the Country movie poster

A Sunday in the Country

"Bertrand Tavernier's magnificent portrait of French family life on the brink of World War I"

April 11, 1984 1h 34m 6.9/10 (98 votes)

Originally released in 1984. A Sunday in the Country is a drama/family film. directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

Starring Sabine Azéma, Louis Ducreux, and Michel Aumont

Synopsis

In France, before WWI. As every Sunday, an old painter living in the country is visited by his son Gonzague, coming with his wife and his three children. Then his daugther Irene arrives. She is always in a hurry, she lives alone and does not come so often... An intimist chronicle in which what is not shown, what is guessed, is more important than how it looks, dealing with what each character expects of life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 11, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (98 votes)
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Box Office $8.2M Worldwide gross
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Revenue
$8,200,000

Production Companies

  • Little Bear
  • Films A2
  • Sara Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Sunday in the Country about?

In France, before WWI. As every Sunday, an old painter living in the country is visited by his son Gonzague, coming with his wife and his three children. Then his daugther Irene arrives. She is alw...

Who directed A Sunday in the Country?

A Sunday in the Country was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

How long is A Sunday in the Country?

A Sunday in the Country has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was A Sunday in the Country released?

A Sunday in the Country was released on April 11, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Sunday in the Country?

The main cast of A Sunday in the Country includes Sabine Azéma, Louis Ducreux, Michel Aumont, Monique Chaumette, Geneviève Mnich.