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The Green Mare (1959)
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Cast: Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Yves Robert, Sandra Milo
Runtime90 min
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A green mare makes the fortune of her owner, the horse dealer Haudouin. Shortly after his death, war broke out in 1870. One day, his neighbor Zèphe Maloret denounces Honoré, Haudouin's son, a maverick, to the Prussians. Following this denunciation, their non-commissioned officer enters the Haudouin home and rapes the mother while Honoré is hidden under the bed. The resentment already existing between the Haudouin and Maloret families turns to hatred... A letter recalling the events is lost, which doesn't help matters.
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The Green Mare (1959), directed by Claude Autant-Lara, is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a green mare whose ownership leads to conflict and resentment between two families during the Franco-Prussian War. While critical reception details are unavailable, the film's narrative explores themes of betrayal, violence, and the complex relationships between the characters.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and morally complex themes in Claude Autant-Lara's 1959 film The Green Mare, which blends comedy and tragedy to explore the lasting impacts of wartime trauma on a family.
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The Green Mare is a 1959 French comedy-drama historical film directed by Claude Autant-Lara and starring Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Sandra Milo and Yves Robert. The story is set during the latter half of the 19th century and follows two feuding peasant families. It is based on the novel The Green Mare by Marcel Aymé.
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