Girl and the River (1958)
The heroine in L'Eau Vive is the unwilling heir to a fortune. Young Hortense (Pascale Audret) has always known that her family was greedy, but until she inherits her father's hidden millions she has no idea how loathsome her relatives could be. Surrounded on all sides by grubby, outstretched hands, Hortense takes some comfort in the fact that her legacy is still missing. When the money is finally recovered, our heroine does the "right thing" with her windfall, leaving her mercenary family empty-handed. Throughout the film, Hortense's dilemma is likened to a government dam project not far from her home; as the bridge grows in size, so too does Hortense's resolve to rise above the nastiness all around her.
Director: François Villiers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 8, 1958
Cast
- Pascale Audret - Hortense
- Charles Blavette - L'oncle Simon
- Henri Arius - L'oncle de Cavaillon
- Odette Barencey - Joséphine
- Jean Clarens - Le notaire
- Hélène Gerber - La femme d'Elie
- Hubert de Lapparent - Elie - un cultivateur
- Harry-Max - Le juge de paix
Screenplay
- Alain Allioux (Adaptation)
- Jean Giono
Music: Guy Béart
Cinematography: Paul Soulignac
Editing: Edouard Berne
Production: Caravelle
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: François Villiers
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Girl and the River about?
- The heroine in L'Eau Vive is the unwilling heir to a fortune. Young Hortense (Pascale Audret) has always known that her family was greedy, but until she inherits her father's hidden millions she has no idea how loathsome her relatives could be. Surrounded on all sides by grubby, outstretched hands, Hortense takes some comfort in the fact that her legacy is still missing. When the money is finally recovered, our heroine does the "right thing" with her windfall, leaving her mercenary family empty-handed. Throughout the film, Hortense's dilemma is likened to a government dam project not far from her home; as the bridge grows in size, so too does Hortense's resolve to rise above the nastiness all around her.
- Who directed Girl and the River?
- Girl and the River was directed by François Villiers.
- Who stars in Girl and the River?
- Girl and the River stars Pascale Audret, Charles Blavette, Henri Arius, Odette Barencey, Jean Clarens, Hélène Gerber.
- How long is Girl and the River?
- Girl and the River has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Girl and the River?
- Girl and the River is a Drama film.
- Where was Girl and the River produced?
- Girl and the River was produced in France.