Le jardinier
Synopsis
This is a surreal comedy is about a factory set in a barren landscape that dispenses a minute portion of water to stragglers carrying pans as receptacles. Inside, the workers seem to be doing nothing that makes any sense, and they are watched over by a periscope set up by twins who run the factory. An unexplained, plain woman living on the premises is sought after by the whimsical foreman (Maurice Benichou) -- also known as the "gardener" because he has planted flowers in the coal wagons that remain on a maze of train tracks -- the only "stock" owned by the company.
Top Cast
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Maurice Bénichou
The overseer
Michelle Marquais
Madame
Jean Bollo
The manager
Pierre Bolo
The manager's brother
Claude Faraldo
The winning workman
Daniel Laloux
The father of the child
Geneviève Mnich
The mother of the child
Georges Trillat
The entertainer
Alain Frérot
The eternal victim
Armand Babel
The patriarch
François Dyrek
The thief of water
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Sentier
- Original Score
- Pierre Alrand
- Original Title
- Le jardinier
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Link production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Pierre Alrand
Jean-Noël Ferragut
Joëlle Barjolin
André de Blanzy
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Director
André de Blanzy
Producer
Pierre Alrand
Original Music Composer
Jean-Noël Ferragut
Director of Photography
Joëlle Barjolin
Editor
Simon Duhamel
Production Design
François Kirby
Production Design
Gilles Laboulandine
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le jardinier
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What is Le jardinier about?
This is a surreal comedy is about a factory set in a barren landscape that dispenses a minute portion of water to stragglers carrying pans as receptacles. Inside, the workers seem to be doing nothing that makes any sense, and they are watched over by a periscope set up by twins who run the factory. An unexplained, plain woman living on the premises is sought after by the whimsical foreman (Maurice Benichou) -- also known as the "gardener" because he has planted flowers in the coal wagons that remain on a maze of train tracks -- the only "stock" owned by the company.
Who directed Le jardinier?
Le jardinier was directed by Jean-Pierre Sentier.
Who stars in Le jardinier?
The principal cast of Le jardinier includes Maurice Bénichou, Michelle Marquais, Jean Bollo, Pierre Bolo, Claude Faraldo.
When was Le jardinier released and how long is it?
Le jardinier was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Le jardinier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le jardinier was composed by Pierre Alrand.