Vendémiaire
Synopsis
If you’re already familiar with Louis Feuillade, his little-known opus Vendémiaire may come as a surprise. Unlike the bulk of his work which was characterised as ‘Fantastic Realism’, Vendémiaire is wonderfully down-to-earth realism – or down-to-French-earth realism to be specific. The film itself is divided into four chapters, the titles of which suggest that this is a movie about the cultivation and consumption of wine. But as the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the cultivation and consumption of wine is an allegory for French culture and French land as a whole, and the real purpose of the film is to persuade the director’s fellow citizens to defend that spirit and those lands at all costs. It’s September 1918 and the war is coming to an end, but here on the Castelviel estate in the south of France the news has not yet arrived and everyone is busy with the grape harvest....
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Feuillade
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Feuillade
- Original Title
- Vendémiaire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Feuillade
Louis Feuillade
Maurice Champreux
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Feuillade
Director
Maurice Champreux
Editor
Louis Feuillade
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vendémiaire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vendémiaire about?
If you’re already familiar with Louis Feuillade, his little-known opus Vendémiaire may come as a surprise. Unlike the bulk of his work which was characterised as ‘Fantastic Realism’, Vendémiaire is wonderfully down-to-earth realism – or down-to-French-earth realism to be specific. The film itself is divided into four chapters, the titles of which suggest that this is a movie about the cultivation and consumption of wine. But as the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the cultivation and consumption of wine is an allegory for French culture and French land as a whole, and the real purpose of the film is to persuade the director’s fellow citizens to defend that spirit and those lands at all costs. It’s September 1918 and the war is coming to an end, but here on the Castelviel estate in the south of France the news has not yet arrived and everyone is busy with the grape harvest....
Who directed Vendémiaire?
Vendémiaire was directed by Louis Feuillade.
Who stars in Vendémiaire?
The principal cast of Vendémiaire includes René Cresté, Édouard Mathé, Louis Leubas, Mary Harald, Lugane.
When was Vendémiaire released and how long is it?
Vendémiaire was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.