Noces de Sève (1979)
Overview
An anti-nuclear parable, the film tells the story of villagers who each year traditionally hold "sap weddings", thus paying homage to the forest. But a nuclear power plant must be built there. The film was presented in competition at the Thonon-les-Bains festival in 1978.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.715 |
Directed By
Philippe Arthuys
Crew
Philippe Arthuys
Philippe Arthuys
Philippe Arthuys
Philippe Arthuys
TOP CAST
Jean Négroni
Jérôme Capdevielle
Pierre Tabard
Laire
Catherine Rétoré
Clémence, fille de Jérôme
Dominique Lasseur
Guillaume Peltuvier
Jean Durozier
Le maire, Barousse père
Michel Simonian
Chalucet
Philippe Arthuys
Le vieux Lucien
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