Girl and the River
L'Eau vive
Synopsis
The heroine in L'Eau Vive is the unwilling heir to a fortune. Young Hortense (Pascale Audret) has always known that her family was greedy, but until she inherits her father's hidden millions she has no idea how loathsome her relatives could be. Surrounded on all sides by grubby, outstretched hands, Hortense takes some comfort in the fact that her legacy is still missing. When the money is finally recovered, our heroine does the "right thing" with her windfall, leaving her mercenary family empty-handed. Throughout the film, Hortense's dilemma is likened to a government dam project not far from her home; as the bridge grows in size, so too does Hortense's resolve to rise above the nastiness all around her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Villiers
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Allioux, Jean Giono
- Original Score
- Guy Béart
- Original Title
- L'Eau vive
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Caravelle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Villiers
Alain Allioux, Jean Giono
Guy Béart
Paul Soulignac
Edouard Berne
Claude Clert
Department Leadership Roster
François Villiers
Director
Jean-Pierre Thévenet
Production Design
Paul Soulignac
Director of Photography
Jean Giono
Writer
Claude Clert
Producer
Edouard Berne
Editor
Guy Béart
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl and the River
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What is Girl and the River about?
The heroine in L'Eau Vive is the unwilling heir to a fortune. Young Hortense (Pascale Audret) has always known that her family was greedy, but until she inherits her father's hidden millions she has no idea how loathsome her relatives could be. Surrounded on all sides by grubby, outstretched hands, Hortense takes some comfort in the fact that her legacy is still missing. When the money is finally recovered, our heroine does the "right thing" with her windfall, leaving her mercenary family empty-handed. Throughout the film, Hortense's dilemma is likened to a government dam project not far from her home; as the bridge grows in size, so too does Hortense's resolve to rise above the nastiness all around her.
Who directed Girl and the River?
Girl and the River was directed by François Villiers.
Who stars in Girl and the River?
The principal cast of Girl and the River includes Pascale Audret, Charles Blavette, Henri Arius, Odette Barencey, Jean Clarens.
When was Girl and the River released and how long is it?
Girl and the River was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Girl and the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girl and the River was composed by Guy Béart.