Maria Chapdelaine

Plot

Also known as The Naked Heart, Maria Chapdelaine beautifully supports and sustains French filmmaker Julien Duvivier's gift for "poetic realism." At base, this is a simple 19th century romantic triangle. Canadian lass Madeline Renaud is adored with equal fervor by aristocratic Jean-Pierre Aumont and by crude lumberjack Jean Gabin. Her indecision paves the way for tragedy. Yes, Maria Chapdelaine is a bit old-fashioned in technique and story material, but that fact never stopped Duvivier from turning out a film of genuine merit. Though the 1984 remake, directed by Gilles Carle, is superior to Duvivier's, the earlier film shouldn't be ignored. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Cast

• Madeleine Renaud - Maria Chapdelaine
• Suzanne Desprès - Mother Chapdelaine
• Jean Gabin - Francois Paradis
• Jean-Pierre Aumont - Lorenzo Suprenant
• André Bacque - Father Chapdelaine

Alexandre Rignault - Eutrope Gagnon; Thomy Bourdelle - Esdras Chapdelaine; Daniel Mandaille - Priest; Emile Genevois - Tit-Be Chapdelaine; Van Daele - Doctor

Credit

Julien Duvivier - Director, Louis Hemon - Book Author

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