Solemn Communion
Originally released in 1977. Solemn Communion is a comedy/drama film. directed by René Féret.
Starring Ariane Ascaride, Yveline Ailhaud, and Vincent Pinel
Synopsis
In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many related tales, a man who was engaged to the older daughter of a farmer elopes with the younger one. After many years and the birth of five children, the man leaves his wife and family for the bright lights of the city but continues turning up from time to time, until he is finally taken into the home of one of his sons when he is a quite old man. The complex interactions of the legitimate and illegitimate children of a womanizing miner give rise to yet another set of related stories.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ariane Ascaride
as Palmyre Blanchard-Lhomme
Yveline Ailhaud
as MariePaulet-Lhomme
Vincent Pinel
as Leon Gravet
Andrée Tainsy
as Charlotte Fourcignie
Christian Drillaud
as Charles Gravet (jeune)
Claude Bouchery
as Jules Ternolain
Isabelle Caillard
as Josette Dauchy (jeune)
Patrick Fierry
as François Dauchy (jeune)
Véronique Silver
as Josette Dauchy (40 ans)
Marcel Dalio
as Charles Gravet (vieux)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- FR3
- INA
- Société Française de Production (SFP)
- Les Films de l'Arquebuse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solemn Communion about?
In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many relate...
Who directed Solemn Communion?
Solemn Communion was directed by René Féret.
How long is Solemn Communion?
Solemn Communion has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Solemn Communion released?
Solemn Communion was released on April 27, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Solemn Communion?
The main cast of Solemn Communion includes Ariane Ascaride, Yveline Ailhaud, Vincent Pinel, Andrée Tainsy, Christian Drillaud.