War in the Highlands
La guerre dans le Haut Pays
Synopsis
La Guerre Dans le Haut Pays is a period piece set in the winter of 1797-98, during the six days leading up to the fall of Bern and the victory of Napoleon's army, when the Bern government is faced with mixed loyalties from its subjects. The population of the lower valley is divided, but the upper region remains loyal, since they have been given special autonomy and a favorable system of taxation. David, a postman, works between the two regions. His father, who is a hard-line conservative, does not approve of his relationship with Julie, who is from the lower part of the valley. Julie's father, on the other hand, is more open to the new ideas of liberation. As a result of his work, David is exposed to new ideas and becomes a believer in equality and justice.
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Marion Cotillard
Julie Bonzon
Yann Trégouët
David Aviolat
Antoine Basler
Ansermoz
François Marthouret
Josias Aviolat
Patrick Le Mauff
Tille
Jacques Michel
Jean Bonzon
Jean-Pierre Gos
Le Pasteur
Daniela Bisconti
Mrs. Bonzon
Maurice Aufair
Moïse Pittet
Michel Voïta
Fornerod
François Morel
Devenoge
Laurent Terzieff
Isaïe
Antoine Monot Jr.
Soldat Ogi
Olivia Capeta
Jacques Dau
Soldat Lespinasse
Roberto Betti
Claude Bourgeois
Nerses Boyadjian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Reusser
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Ferdinand Ramuz, Emmanuelle de Riedmatten, Jean-Claude Carrière, Francis Reusser
- Original Score
- Jean-François Monot
- Original Title
- La guerre dans le Haut Pays
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Arena Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Reusser
Charles Ferdinand Ramuz, Emmanuelle de Riedmatten, Jean-Claude Carrière, Francis Reusser
Jean-François Monot
Christophe Beaucarne
Jacques Witta
Gérard Ruey, Jean-Louis Porchet
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Reusser
Director
Jacques Witta
Editor
Stéphane Levy
Production Design
Gérard Ruey
Producer
Jean-François Monot
Original Music Composer
Christophe Beaucarne
Director of Photography
Jean-Louis Porchet
Producer
Jean-Claude Maret
Production Design
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Jean-Claude Maret
Costume Design
Francis Reusser
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War in the Highlands
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What is War in the Highlands about?
La Guerre Dans le Haut Pays is a period piece set in the winter of 1797-98, during the six days leading up to the fall of Bern and the victory of Napoleon's army, when the Bern government is faced with mixed loyalties from its subjects. The population of the lower valley is divided, but the upper region remains loyal, since they have been given special autonomy and a favorable system of taxation. David, a postman, works between the two regions. His father, who is a hard-line conservative, does not approve of his relationship with Julie, who is from the lower part of the valley. Julie's father, on the other hand, is more open to the new ideas of liberation. As a result of his work, David is exposed to new ideas and becomes a believer in equality and justice.
Who directed War in the Highlands?
War in the Highlands was directed by Francis Reusser.
Who stars in War in the Highlands?
The principal cast of War in the Highlands includes Marion Cotillard, Yann Trégouët, Antoine Basler, François Marthouret, Patrick Le Mauff.
When was War in the Highlands released and how long is it?
War in the Highlands was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for War in the Highlands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War in the Highlands was composed by Jean-François Monot.
Is War in the Highlands based on a book or true story?
War in the Highlands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Ferdinand Ramuz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for War in the Highlands?
War in the Highlands holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).