This film was the directorial debut of the famous French actor Daniel Otoya and the first film adaptation of the work of Marcel Pagnol. The film with the participation of famous French film studios, among which the Plus Channel also appears, was released in 2011. And was greeted by film critics very warmly. Few people expected that Daniel Otoya would succeed. Many believed that he would not be able to convey the spirit of the work, but he succeeded.
A purely French film, with a purely French character and shot purely in the French style. Usually the audience expects comedy from the French, but this drama has had a positive effect even on those who are not familiar with this genre of cinema.
The film tells the story of a digger Pascal, who lost his wife and was left with six daughters. The oldest daughter's name is Patricia. Somehow, while carrying food to her father and his assistant Philippe, she meets the son of a rich shopkeeper, Monsieur Mazel – Jacques, and an affair breaks out between them. Everything would be fine after all, young people love each other, but there is a social gap between them. She is the daughter of a poor digger, and he is almost a prince in their small town. Besides, Patricia's father wants to marry her off to his assistant and he doesn't mind at all. Although the digger's second daughter Amanda is in love with him.
The First World War begins. Jacques and Philippe are taken to the front. Jacques, leaving first, does not have time to say goodbye to his beloved and sends her a letter, but it does not reach her. The girl, having received no answer, decides that Jacques has abandoned her. Plus, it turns out that she is pregnant. Philippe, before being sent to the front, seizing the moment, makes her an offer, but she confesses that she refuses him in the situation and he leaves with nothing.
Time passes, the girl confesses to her father. The poor digger, not knowing what to do, leads her to the house of Jacques' parents and receives a negative answer. Plus, the news of Jacques' death comes to this. Pascal would be angry, but he helps his daughter and gets a wonderful grandson, to whom he gives his last name. By this time, Jacques' grief-stricken parents realize that they were wrong and that the child of the digger's daughter may be the only thing left of their deceased son. They go to Pascal and ask him and Patricia for forgiveness. Pascal, offended by them, initially does not accept apologies, but then relents. The two families reconcile and begin to be friends. By this time Philippe returns from the front and brings the good news that Jacques is alive. Then Jacques himself returns and everything falls into its own channels. Patricia marries Jacques, Philippe gets Amanda as his wife, and the good digger and Monsieur and Madame Mazeli get a legitimate grandson.
It is also worth paying attention to the music. There is not much of it in the film, but it is simply wonderful and takes it exactly to the time that the director wanted to show. There are also a lot of positive moments in the film, which willy-nilly will make everyone smile. There is also a lot to say about the actors' acting, about the camerawork, about the production itself. But this is unnecessary. The movie is wonderful. Not a blockbuster, of course, but for viewing, if you want a positive attitude, it is mandatory. The 1xbet is the most sought-after sports betting platform worldwide, including in India. Every new Indian user gets the opportunity to use standard welcome bonus, but the most resourceful users have the ability to use a unique 1xbet promo code you will be able to claim a free bet to use and a 130% extra bonus. A generous casino welcome offer is also part of the rewards provided by promo code for 1xBet. The user becomes eligible for a reward of up to 130000 INR along with 150 Free Spins.