The Ripening Seed
Le blé en herbe
Synopsis
Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Meynard
- Screenplay & Story
- Colette, Yonnick Flot, Serge Meynard
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Sénia
- Original Title
- Le blé en herbe
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Agepro Cinéma, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Meynard
Colette, Yonnick Flot, Serge Meynard
Jean-Marie Sénia
Henri Habans
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Meynard
Director
Henri Habans
Director of Photography
Marie-Thérèse Perez
Costume Design
Jean-Marie Sénia
Original Music Composer
Yonnick Flot
Writer
Serge Meynard
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ripening Seed
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What is The Ripening Seed about?
Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.
Who directed The Ripening Seed?
The Ripening Seed was directed by Serge Meynard.
Who stars in The Ripening Seed?
The principal cast of The Ripening Seed includes Marianne Basler, Matthieu Rozé, Sophie Aubry, Laetitia Julliand, Jean-Pierre Bisson.
When was The Ripening Seed released and how long is it?
The Ripening Seed was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ripening Seed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ripening Seed was composed by Jean-Marie Sénia.
Is The Ripening Seed based on a book or true story?
The Ripening Seed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colette".