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Narrator Cri-cri who has two brothers, is the 5 year old daughter ofmarsh-dweller Riton, a good hearted fellow who could always do with a glass of wine. Or two. Or three. Riton still pines for his first wife, who ran off more than ten years ao. Although he remarried, his real source of companionship is self sufficient Garris, who stumbled through the region after he was demobilised from WW1 and has been living in the neighbouring cabin since it's 92 year old owner bequeathed it to him the day he died. A solid individual, unafraid of hard work, Garris finds his head turned by Marie, maid to a family in town. A wash in memorable characters winningly portratyed, "Children of the Marshlands" is an utterly satisfying, old-fashioned tale of simple pleasures, good manners and strong allegiances told with a sure hand. Story of one decisive summer in the early 30's follows a cross section of individuals, some of whom live on fish, frogs and odd jobs in modest cabins on the marsh, and some whom live in style in the neighbouring town.

Director:

Jean Becker [2],

Starring:

Jacques Villeret [2], Michel Serrault [3], Jacques Gamblin [3], Eric Cantona [2], Andre Dussolier [2], Isabelle Carre [2],

Screen Formats:

Widescreen 1.85:1

Subtitles:

English

Language and Sound:

French 5.1 Dolby Digital

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