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Naïs
1945 Comedy / Drama
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Credits
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Director: Raymond Leboursier
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Script: Marcel Pagnol, based on the novel "Nais Micoulin" d’Emile Zola
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Photo: Charles Suin, Walter Wottitz
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Music: Vincent Scotto, Henri Tomasi
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Cast: Fernandel (Toine),
Jacqueline Pagnol (Naïs Micoulin),
Raymond Pellegrin (Frédéric),
Henri Poupon (Micoulin),
Henri Arius (Maître Rostaing),
Charles Blavette (Honoré Bernier l'ingénieur),
Germaine Kerjean (Madame Rostaing),
Paule Langlais (Simone)
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Country: France
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Language: French
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Runtime: 117 min; B&W
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Summary
Toine, a modest farm labourer, is in love with Naïs, the daughter of a proud farmer,
Micoulin. Toine’s humble status, and the fact that he is a hunchback, make it unlikely
he will ever win the woman he adores. Her attentions have been captured by Frédéric,
the handsome son of a wealthy landowner, Rostaing. When he discovers that his daughter
has been seduced by Frédéric, Micoulin is furious and decides to take matters
into his own hands. Luckily, Toine is there to save the day, even if it means sacrificing
his love...
Review
Iconic comic actor Fernandel gives one of his most poignant performances in this touching
rural melodrama. The film was scripted by Marcel Pagnol and resembles many of his
earlier works, notably Angèle
(1934) and La
Fille du puisatier (1940). The character of Naïs was played by
Jacqueline Bouvier, who became Pagnol’s second wife shortly after the film was completed.
© James Travers 2003
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