Solemn Communion
La Communion solennelle
Synopsis
In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many related tales, a man who was engaged to the older daughter of a farmer elopes with the younger one. After many years and the birth of five children, the man leaves his wife and family for the bright lights of the city but continues turning up from time to time, until he is finally taken into the home of one of his sons when he is a quite old man. The complex interactions of the legitimate and illegitimate children of a womanizing miner give rise to yet another set of related stories.
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Ariane Ascaride
Palmyre Blanchard-Lhomme
Yveline Ailhaud
MariePaulet-Lhomme
Vincent Pinel
Leon Gravet
Andrée Tainsy
Charlotte Fourcignie
Christian Drillaud
Charles Gravet (jeune)
Claude Bouchery
Jules Ternolain
Isabelle Caillard
Josette Dauchy (jeune)
Patrick Fierry
François Dauchy (jeune)
Véronique Silver
Josette Dauchy (40 ans)
Marcel Dalio
Charles Gravet (vieux)
Myriam Boyer
Léone Gravet-Rux
Manuel Strosser
Julien Gravet III
Barbara Lemaire
Odette Descamps-Gravet
Pierre Banderet
Pierre Gravet
Sylviane Nicolas
Léonore Dauchy (jeune)
Roland Amstutz
Raoul Lhomme
Nathalie Baye
Jeanne Vanderberghe
Philippe Léotard
Jacques Gravet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Féret
- Screenplay & Story
- René Féret
- Original Score
- Sergio Ortega
- Original Title
- La Communion solennelle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- FR3, INA, Société Française de Production (SFP), Les Films de l'Arquebuse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Féret
René Féret
Sergio Ortega
Jean-François Robin
Vincent Pinel
Michelle Plaa, René Féret
Department Leadership Roster
René Féret
Director
Michelle Plaa
Producer
Vincent Pinel
Editor
René Féret
Writer
René Féret
Producer
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Sergio Ortega
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solemn Communion
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What is Solemn Communion about?
In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many related tales, a man who was engaged to the older daughter of a farmer elopes with the younger one. After many years and the birth of five children, the man leaves his wife and family for the bright lights of the city but continues turning up from time to time, until he is finally taken into the home of one of his sons when he is a quite old man. The complex interactions of the legitimate and illegitimate children of a womanizing miner give rise to yet another set of related stories.
Who directed Solemn Communion?
Solemn Communion was directed by René Féret.
Who stars in Solemn Communion?
The principal cast of Solemn Communion includes Ariane Ascaride, Yveline Ailhaud, Vincent Pinel, Andrée Tainsy, Christian Drillaud.
When was Solemn Communion released and how long is it?
Solemn Communion was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Solemn Communion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solemn Communion was composed by Sergio Ortega.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Solemn Communion?
Solemn Communion holds official age classifications: FR: TP.