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Solemn Communion (1977)

Movie ★ 4.6 105 min

In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many related tales, a man who was engaged to the older daughter of a farmer elopes with the younger one. After many years and the birth of five children, the man leaves his wife and family for the bright lights of the city but continues turning up from time to time, until he is finally taken into the home of one of his sons when he is a quite old man. The complex interactions of the legitimate and illegitimate children of a womanizing miner give rise to yet another set of related stories.

René Féret Director René Féret Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 27, 1977
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0074336
Country
Language
Studio
FR3, , Société Française de Production (SFP), Les Films de l'Arquebuse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Solemn Communion about?
In this complex chronicle of the evolution of a provincial family's life, the story follows three generations of at least two neighboring families from the 1890s to the 1970s. In one of many related tales, a man who was engaged to the older daughter of a farmer elopes with the younger one. After many years and the birth of five children, the man leaves his wife and family for the bright lights of the city but continues turning up from time to time, until he is finally taken into the home of one of his sons when he is a quite old man. The complex interactions of the legitimate and illegitimate children of a womanizing miner give rise to yet another set of related stories.
Who directed Solemn Communion?
Solemn Communion was directed by René Féret.
Who stars in Solemn Communion?
Solemn Communion stars Ariane Ascaride, Yveline Ailhaud, Vincent Pinel, Andrée Tainsy.
When was Solemn Communion released?
Solemn Communion is a 1977 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Solemn Communion?
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