Germinal 1993
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SplatIt's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as 'La Maheude'
as Étienne Lantier
as Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
as Catherine Maheu
as Antoine Chaval
as Toussaint Maheu
as Souvarine
as Victor Deneulin
as Rasseneur
as Philippe Hennebeau
Director:
Writer:
Arlette Langmann, Claude Berri, Émile Zola
Stars:
Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet, Judith Henry, Jean-Roger Milo, Gérard Depardieu, Laurent Terzieff, Bernard Fresson, Jean-Pierre Bisson, Jacques Dacqmine,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1993 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
160 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Germinal
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
CB
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Cast
as 'La Maheude'
as Étienne Lantier
as Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
as Catherine Maheu
as Antoine Chaval
as Toussaint Maheu
as Souvarine
as Victor Deneulin
as Rasseneur
as Philippe Hennebeau
as Mrs. Hennebeau
as Maigrat
as Paul Négrel
as Mrs. Grégoire
as Léon Grégoire
as Zacharie Maheu
as Pluchart
as Cécile Grégoire
as 'La Levaque'
as Pierron
as Captain of the Guards
as 'La Mouquette'
as Dansaert
as Mouque
as Jeanlin Maheu
as Levaque
as 'La veuve Désir'
as Lucie Deneulin
as Jeanne Deneulin
as Mrs. Rasseneur
as Honorine
as Rose
as Company Secretary
as Company Cashier
as Doctor
as Philomène Levaque
as Dancer in a pink dress (uncredited)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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