What does papet mean in French?
Papet means as much as mash – for traditionally, this delicious hotpot made from leek and potatoes has to be cooked long enough to create a thickened base upon which the fat Saucisson vaudois, a sausage stuffed with fluffy meat, may settle comfortably on top.
Where was Jean de Florette filmed?
Jean de Florette was filmed in and around the Vaucluse department of Provence, where a number of different places have been mentioned as filming locations. La Treille, east of Marseille, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, was the village where Pagnol had shot the original film.
What is the story of Jean de Florette?
In this acclaimed French drama, the enterprising Ugolin Soubeyran (Daniel Auteuil) returns to his native countryside after the serving in the military. Intent on growing expensive flowers, he conspires with his uncle, Cesar (Yves Montand), to gain access to a hidden spring on a neighboring property. When their initial attempt to buy the land fails, they must contend with Jean de Florette (Gérard Depardieu), who arrives with his family to work the coveted plot and turn it into a profitable farm.
Manon of the Spring/Film synopsis
Where did they film Jean de Florette?
Many scenes in Claude Berri’s much-loved Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources (both made in 1986) were shot in Sommières, Gard, halfway between Nîmes and Montpellier, and the town is definitely worth a visit.
When was Jean de Florette set?
1920’s
”Jean de Florette” is set in the 1920’s, in the beautiful, forbiddingly arid hills 30 or so miles north of Marseilles but light-years away in terms of manners and habits.
What is the main theme of Jean de Florette?
Jean is seen as equally determined, but is more open and tolerant than his country neighbours. This leads to what is often viewed as one of the film/book’s main themes – town versus country living. Jean is educated, appreciates beauty and culture, and sees the “bigger” picture.