The Children of the Marshland
When: |
The 1930s |
The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.
Released in 1999 — 115 minutes
Genres: |
Comedy Drama |
Language: |
French |