
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

Trailer

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Cast

Michèle Morgan
Gertrude

Pierre Blanchar
Pastor John Martens

Line Noro
Amelia Martens - his wife

Jean Desailly
Jacques Martens - his son

Andrée Clément
Piette Casteran

Jacques Louvigny
Castéran

Rosine Luguet
Charlotte Martens

Mona Dol
Sister Claire

Hélène Dassonville
Mademoiselle de la Grange

Germaine Michel
the old peasant woman

Florence Brière
a friend of Gertrude
Crew

Jean Delannoy
Director

Georges Auric
Original Music Composer

Armand Thirard
Director of Photography

Jean Delannoy
Adaptation

Pierre Bost
Dialogue

Jean Aurenche
Adaptation

Jean Aurenche
Dialogue

Roger Desormière
Conductor
Popular Reviews
6 reviews
Lore.films
6.0★ · 10/19/24

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”
Patobarry
5.0★ · 03/30/26

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lil
6.0★ · 01/25/24
