The Children of the Marshland
📖 Synopsis
The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Jean Becker
- Original Language
- FR
🎭 Cast
Jacques VilleretHenri Pignol, aka Riton
Jacques GamblinGarriss
André DussollierAmédée
Michel SerraultHyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
Isabelle CarréMarie
Éric CantonaJoseph "Jo" Sardi
Suzanne FlonCri-Cri Pignol, aged
Jacques DufilhoOld man
Gisèle CasadesusMrs. Mercier
Roland MagdaneFélix🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Children of the Marshland about?
- The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.
- Who directed The Children of the Marshland?
- The Children of the Marshland was directed by Jean Becker.
- When was The Children of the Marshland released?
- The Children of the Marshland was released on March 3, 1999.
- How long is The Children of the Marshland?
- The Children of the Marshland has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track The Children of the Marshland?
- You can track The Children of the Marshland on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












