War in the Highlands (1998)

War in the Highlands (1998)

1998-10-07 France 105 Min. PG-13
4.2 7 votes

Overview

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

Marion Cotillard is Julie Bonzon
Julie Bonzon
Yann Trégouët is David Aviolat
David Aviolat
Antoine Basler is Ansermoz
François Marthouret is Josias Aviolat
Josias Aviolat
Jacques Michel is Jean Bonzon
Jean Bonzon
Jean-Pierre Gos is Le Pasteur
Le Pasteur
Daniela Bisconti is Mrs. Bonzon
Mrs. Bonzon
Maurice Aufair is Moïse Pittet
Moïse Pittet
Michel Voïta is Fornerod
François Morel is Devenoge