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The Children of the Marshland (1999)

7.1 | Mar 03, 1999 (FR) | Comedy, Drama | 01:55

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.

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Director
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Original Music Composer
Production Design
Editor
Key Makeup Artist
Director of Photography

Cast

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Jacques Villeret
Henri Pignol, aka Riton
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Michel Serrault
Hyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
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Éric Cantona
Joseph "Jo" Sardi
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Suzanne Flon
Cri-Cri Pignol, aged
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Gisèle Casadesus
Mrs. Mercier

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