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Pastoral Symphony

1946·Drama·1h 50m
7.1
A minister falls in love with a blind young woman he sheltered, but so does his son.
Directed by Jean Delannoy

Cast

Michèle Morgan
Michèle Morgan
Gertrude
Pierre Blanchar
Pierre Blanchar
Pastor John Martens
Line Noro
Line Noro
Amelia Martens - his wife
Jean Desailly
Jean Desailly
Jacques Martens - his son
Andrée Clément
Andrée Clément
Piette Casteran
Jacques Louvigny
Jacques Louvigny
Castéran
Rosine Luguet
Rosine Luguet
Charlotte Martens
Mona Dol
Mona Dol
Sister Claire
Hélène Dassonville
Hélène Dassonville
Mademoiselle de la Grange
Germaine Michel
Germaine Michel
the old peasant woman
Florence Brière
Florence Brière
a friend of Gertrude

Crew

Jean Delannoy
Jean Delannoy
Director
Georges Auric
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Armand Thirard
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Jean Delannoy
Jean Delannoy
Adaptation
Pierre Bost
Pierre Bost
Dialogue
Jean Aurenche
Jean Aurenche
Adaptation
Jean Aurenche
Jean Aurenche
Dialogue
Roger Desormière
Roger Desormière
Conductor

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Lore.films
Lore.films
Pastoral Symphony
A great premise that had a LOT of potential. I was hoping for a lot but, unfortunately, it falls flat in most areas. The idea of taking in a blind person and its merits and challenges is something that warranted my initial interests ; Especially during the times this film was based. And then you introduce the love triangle. All of that combined I had a great feeling about it. The writing lacked any authenticity making this feel like any other melodrama. The acting was questionable and somewhat disappointing. It hard a time keeping my attention. However, the metaphorical nature and message remain strong. The ending is the complete opposite. Everything is just taken up a few notches. There’s a particular quote (highlighted) that left completely empty. Great ending, not so great film.“Not everbody has the luck of being blind”
A great premise that had a LOT of potential. I was hoping for a lot but, unfortunately, it falls flat in most areas. The idea of taking in a blind person and its merits and challenges is something that warranted my initial interests ; Especially during the times this film was based. And then you introduce the love triangle. All of that combined I had a great feeling about it. The writing lacked any authenticity making this feel like any other melodrama. The acting was questionable and somewhat disappointing. It hard a time keeping my attention. However, the metaphorical nature and message remain strong. The ending is the complete opposite. Everything is just taken up a few notches. There’s a particular quote (highlighted) that left completely empty. Great ending, not so great film.“Not everbody has the luck of being blind”
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