Jean de Florette

In the sun‑baked hills of post‑war Provence, a quiet village clings to the rhythm of the land and the whisper of a hidden spring. The community’s livelihood revolves around the delicate cultivation of carnations, a crop that turns the harsh terrain into a splash of colour and hope. Against this backdrop, an elderly patriarch and his ambitious nephew covet the neighboring plot, knowing that control of the water source could turn modest ambitions into a flourishing enterprise.

When the vacant farm passes to a modest, city‑born tax collector determined to carve a simple life for his family, the stage is set for a clash of worlds. César Soubeyran, the patriarch, and his nephew Ugolin watch the newcomer’s resolve with a mixture of envy and calculation, their eyes fixed on the spring that feeds the flower fields. Jean Cadoret arrives with his wife Aimée and their young daughter Manon, intent on building a home and a future rooted in honest labor, unaware of the silent power struggle that already simmers beneath the village’s tranquil façade.

The film moves with a measured, almost lyrical pace, its cinematography bathing the landscape in warm, golden light while the oppressive summer heat hints at the tensions rising beneath the surface. A tone of quiet dignity intertwines with an undercurrent of longing, as each character navigates personal dreams against the collective needs of the community. The story invites the viewer to feel the weight of the earth, the scarcity of water, and the fragile balance between generosity and ambition, leaving the outcome of this quiet rivalry deliciously uncertain.

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