La Petite Fadette
Synopsis
Landry and Sylvinet are identical twins who are distraught when they are separated at the age of fourteen. Sent to work on the neighboring farm because phylloxera has ruined his father's vines, Sylvain, the stronger of the two brothers, recovers from the shock but not Sylvinet, who keeps moaning and sulking. Caillaud, the rich farmer who employs Landry is pleased with the way Landry works and lets him woo his daughter Madelon. Some day, due to a misunderstanding between the twins, Sylvinet runs away from home and disappears in the forest. And while Landry tries to find him in the woods he is helped by a little savage, Fadette, who lives there with her spiteful grandmother and her brother. Against all odds, Landry will gradually for this dirty little wild child.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michaëla Watteaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Borile, George Sand
- Original Score
- Stéphane Moucha
- Original Title
- La Petite Fadette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Murmures Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michaëla Watteaux
Gabrielle Borile, George Sand
Stéphane Moucha
Ivan Kozelka
Marc Daquin, Thomas Glaser
Alain Degove, Erika Wicke
Department Leadership Roster
Michaëla Watteaux
Director
George Sand
Writer
Alain Degove
Producer
Stéphane Moucha
Original Music Composer
Ivan Kozelka
Director of Photography
Marc Daquin
Editor
Thomas Glaser
Editor
Richard Cahours de Virgile
Production Design
Marine Cambon
Production Design
Baba Coudanne
Production Design
Armand de Tayrac
Production Design
Pascal Morin
Production Design
Frédéric Chartier
Costume Design
Laurence Forgue Lockhart
Costume Design
Aurélie Luck
Production Design
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What is La Petite Fadette about?
Landry and Sylvinet are identical twins who are distraught when they are separated at the age of fourteen. Sent to work on the neighboring farm because phylloxera has ruined his father's vines, Sylvain, the stronger of the two brothers, recovers from the shock but not Sylvinet, who keeps moaning and sulking. Caillaud, the rich farmer who employs Landry is pleased with the way Landry works and lets him woo his daughter Madelon. Some day, due to a misunderstanding between the twins, Sylvinet runs away from home and disappears in the forest. And while Landry tries to find him in the woods he is helped by a little savage, Fadette, who lives there with her spiteful grandmother and her brother. Against all odds, Landry will gradually for this dirty little wild child.
Who directed La Petite Fadette?
La Petite Fadette was directed by Michaëla Watteaux.
Who stars in La Petite Fadette?
The principal cast of La Petite Fadette includes Jérémie Renier, Manuela Servais, Annie Girardot, Lucas Le Bars, Maximillien Muller.
When was La Petite Fadette released and how long is it?
La Petite Fadette was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for La Petite Fadette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Petite Fadette was composed by Stéphane Moucha.