War in the Highlands

Information

Release DateOctober 7, 1998
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased
ProductionArena Films
LanguagesFrench
4.2
7 votes
Popularity1

War in the Highlands

Synopsis

La Guerre Dans le Haut Pays is a period piece set in the winter of 1797-98, during the six days leading up to the fall of Bern and the victory of Napoleon's army, when the Bern government is faced with mixed loyalties from its subjects. The population of the lower valley is divided, but the upper region remains loyal, since they have been given special autonomy and a favorable system of taxation. David, a postman, works between the two regions. His father, who is a hard-line conservative, does not approve of his relationship with Julie, who is from the lower part of the valley. Julie's father, on the other hand, is more open to the new ideas of liberation. As a result of his work, David is exposed to new ideas and becomes a believer in equality and justice.

Cast & Crew

Director

Francis Reusser
Francis Reusser

Featured Cast

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Julie Bonzon

Yann Trégouët

Yann Trégouët

David Aviolat

Antoine Basler

Antoine Basler

Ansermoz

François Marthouret

François Marthouret

Josias Aviolat

Patrick Le Mauff

Patrick Le Mauff

Tille

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