Vent de galerne
Originally released in 1989. Vent de galerne is a feature film. directed by Bernard Favre.
Starring Jean-François Casabonne, Charlotte Laurier, and Roger Jendly
Synopsis
The year 1989 marked the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution, and a number of filmmakers put together movies intended to celebrate that event. This historical action drama, based on the book Sous le vent de galerne by Andre Guilloteau looks at some of the less well-known and unappealing consequences of the republican takeover. In 1793, the entire region of Vendee rose up in revolt against the republican French government. Instead of bringing relief from the heavy taxation imposed under the monarchy, the republican government actually raised taxes in the region, and to add insult to injury, also imposed a heavy burden of military conscription ("the draft") on it. In the story, the inhabitants of one of the villages of the region organize under their blacksmith and a local nobleman to fight the government forces, but before they can prepare for a proper battle, they are massacred.
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- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vent de galerne about?
The year 1989 marked the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution, and a number of filmmakers put together movies intended to celebrate that event. This historical action drama, based on the book...
Who directed Vent de galerne?
Vent de galerne was directed by Bernard Favre.
How long is Vent de galerne?
Vent de galerne has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Vent de galerne released?
Vent de galerne was released on March 22, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vent de galerne?
The main cast of Vent de galerne includes Jean-François Casabonne, Charlotte Laurier, Roger Jendly, Jean-François Blanchard.