“The Magnificent A to Z”: Rating 4.3 out of 5, this is Fernandez’s best film

With 150 films, Fernandez is one of the most prolific French actors and a box office champion! From Reggae to Spunz, the saga of Don Camillo or L’Auberge rouge, the actor captured the hearts of the public for several decades, with a career spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the death of Marcel Pagnoli, Carlotta Films offers a re-release in restored versions of 10 films of the famous director; Some of these works were made by Fernandel.

Among these films is the best feature film with an actor according to the audience! This is The Well-Digger’s Daughter, rated 4.3 out of 5 (696 ratings average). Published in December 1940, the story takes place during the declaration of war. We follow Patricia, a modest young girl who sees Jacques Mazel, a pilot in the army, leave. The latter does not know that she is pregnant.

Rejected by his father, a well, and the Mazels, rich merchants, he was born by his aunt. But when Jacques disappears, the grandparents gather in the cradle and together listen to the head of state announce France’s capitulation…

What do viewers think?

for landofshit0, “Marcel Paniol knows how to make his characters speak frankly, with pointed humor. The dialogue is delicious, delivered by an outstanding cast; Raimu is masterful as the well, funny and moving at the same time.”

Selene, on the other hand, thinks so “All the ingredients of Pagnol are there in this film…a social drama infused with a very Provençal freshness and perfectly written local humor. The charm works every minute, especially thanks to the casting, which perfectly conveys the world of Pagnol. It is disturbing and takes on a dimension that adds an undeniable edge to this The adaptation is a very beautiful film that should be seen again and again.”

It’s a wonderful movie

For gourmand films, The Well’s Daughter is “Excellent from A to Z! The story, the cast, including Raimu’s excellent acting, the direction, the lines… We have the added bonus of a glimpse into the life and customs of the time. This film is wonderful. .”

Renger is also under the spell of this feature film by Marcel Pagnoli: “We always have the same pleasure to see him, to remember Fernandez as happy as ever (at the wheel of his car!), a real pleasure!”

Great French cinema

Finally, to quote Charles N., who also goes there with his dithyramb: “This is a cinema, a great French cinema. A movie that really looks like joie de vivre, happiness, good humor in a club; we listen perfectly to Fernandel, Raimu and all the others who sing to us about Provence and enchant us with their history. .”

If you want to (re)watch La Fille du Puisatier, it’s in theaters in a restored version from July 24th!