Souvenir
Synopsis
In 1944, a dashing German soldier and a beautiful French girl fell deeply in love while World War II raged on. More than forty years later, Ernest Kestner, retired and recently widowed, leaves his adopted home in New York and returns to France to visit his headstrong, estranged daughter, with the fleeting hope of finding the love he was forced to leave behind. But this is no ordinary vacation in the charming French countryside. The mood is strangely dark, and what Kestner and his daughter encounter is completely unexpected as the veteran soldier seeks the ultimate Souvenir - born from the ashes of a horrible, hidden secret. Based on the true story of Oradour-sur-Glane, a French town that was nearly wiped out near the end of WWII. Most every man, woman and child was gunned down or burned in retaliation for the French Resistance. The entire ruined town has been preserved as a national memorial. - Written by Mackinac Media Inc.
Top Cast
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Christopher Plummer
Ernst Kestner
Catherine Hicks
Tina Boyer
Michael Lonsdale
Xavier Lorion
Christopher Cazenove
William Root
Patrick Bailey
Young kestner
Jean Badin
Henri Boyer
Amélie Pick
Janni
Lisa Daniely
Mme. Lorion
Michael Anthony
David Chandler
Michael Goldman
Claude Le Saché
Philippe Lejvee
Gilles Lotthe
Pamela Stirling
Laurence Verger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoffrey Reeve
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wheeler, David Hughes
- Original Score
- Tony Kinsey
- Original Title
- Souvenir
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Reeve
Paul Wheeler, David Hughes
Tony Kinsey
Fred Tammes
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey Reeve
Director
Paul Wheeler
Writer
Tony Kinsey
Original Music Composer
Fred Tammes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Souvenir
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What is Souvenir about?
In 1944, a dashing German soldier and a beautiful French girl fell deeply in love while World War II raged on. More than forty years later, Ernest Kestner, retired and recently widowed, leaves his adopted home in New York and returns to France to visit his headstrong, estranged daughter, with the fleeting hope of finding the love he was forced to leave behind. But this is no ordinary vacation in the charming French countryside. The mood is strangely dark, and what Kestner and his daughter encounter is completely unexpected as the veteran soldier seeks the ultimate Souvenir - born from the ashes of a horrible, hidden secret. Based on the true story of Oradour-sur-Glane, a French town that was nearly wiped out near the end of WWII. Most every man, woman and child was gunned down or burned in retaliation for the French Resistance. The entire ruined town has been preserved as a national memorial. - Written by Mackinac Media Inc.
Who directed Souvenir?
Souvenir was directed by Geoffrey Reeve.
Who stars in Souvenir?
The principal cast of Souvenir includes Christopher Plummer, Catherine Hicks, Michael Lonsdale, Christopher Cazenove, Patrick Bailey.
When was Souvenir released and how long is it?
Souvenir was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Souvenir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Souvenir was composed by Tony Kinsey.
Is Souvenir based on a book or true story?
Souvenir is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Hughes".