The Children of the Marshland(1999)
Les Enfants du marais
The Children of the Marshland Synopsis
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.
The Children of the Marshland (1999) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean Becker, released on March 3, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jacques Villeret, Jacques Gamblin, André Dussollier and Michel Serrault. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 189 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Becker
- Writers:
- Sébastien Japrisot, Georges Montforez
- Producers:
- Christian Fechner
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Marie Dreujou
- Composer:
- Pierre Bachelet
- Production:
- UGC Films, Les Films Christian Fechner
- Status:
- Released
The Children of the Marshland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Villeret
as Henri Pignol, aka Riton
Jacques Gamblin
as Garriss
André Dussollier
as Amédée
Michel Serrault
as Hyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
Isabelle Carré
as Marie
Éric Cantona
as Joseph "Jo" Sardi
Suzanne Flon
as Cri-Cri Pignol, aged
Jacques Dufilho
as Old man
Gisèle Casadesus
as Mrs. Mercier
Roland Magdane
as Félix
Élisabeth Commelin
as Marthe
Julie Marboeuf
as Emilie
Key crew
Directed by Jean Becker, written by Sébastien Japrisot and Georges Montforez, produced by Christian Fechner.
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The Children of the Marshland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 189 ratings.
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The Children of the Marshland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Children of the Marshland online?
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The Children of the Marshland (1999) is available to stream on Belas Artes à La Carte. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Children of the Marshland?
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The main cast of The Children of the Marshland (1999) includes Jacques Villeret, Jacques Gamblin, André Dussollier, Michel Serrault and Isabelle Carré. The film was directed by Jean Becker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children of the Marshland released?
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The Children of the Marshland was released on March 3, 1999 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Children of the Marshland worth watching?
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The Children of the Marshland (1999) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 189 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.