Naïs
Synopsis
Toine, the local hunchback, works at the tile manufacturing plant, but during the summer, he gives a hand to Micoulin, the farmer, thereby being able to spend more time close to Nais, Micoulin's daughter. That summer, the estate owner's son, Frederic Rostaing, decides to rest on the farm during his vacation from Law school. But his real motives are to seduce young Nais, whom he knows from their childhood days, after having seen her in town. Who will win the power struggle between the possessive father, the naive daughter, the vile student and the golden-hearted cripple?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Leboursier, Marcel Pagnol
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol, Émile Zola
- Original Title
- Naïs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Leboursier, Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Pagnol, Émile Zola
Walter Wottitz, Charles Suin
Jeanne Rongier
Jean Martinetti
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Leboursier
Director
Marcel Pagnol
Writer
Walter Wottitz
Director of Photography
Charles Suin
Director of Photography
Jeanne Rongier
Editor
Marcel Pagnol
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naïs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Naïs about?
Toine, the local hunchback, works at the tile manufacturing plant, but during the summer, he gives a hand to Micoulin, the farmer, thereby being able to spend more time close to Nais, Micoulin's daughter. That summer, the estate owner's son, Frederic Rostaing, decides to rest on the farm during his vacation from Law school. But his real motives are to seduce young Nais, whom he knows from their childhood days, after having seen her in town. Who will win the power struggle between the possessive father, the naive daughter, the vile student and the golden-hearted cripple?
Who directed Naïs?
Naïs was directed by Raymond Leboursier, Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in Naïs?
The principal cast of Naïs includes Fernandel, Raymond Pellegrin, Jacqueline Pagnol, Germaine Kerjean, Henri Poupon.
When was Naïs released and how long is it?
Naïs was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Naïs?
Naïs holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).