Gervaise (1956)
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77% of users liked it
(147 ratings)
Emile Zola's obscure novel entitled "L'Assommoir" has been made into several films. This is one of the best. In this two hour movie an entire mini-series worth of problems have been compressed about a young woman to whom life has dealt hard blows. Set in the 19th-century, this… More Emile Zola's obscure novel entitled "L'Assommoir" has been made into several films. This is one of the best. In this two hour movie an entire mini-series worth of problems have been compressed about a young woman to whom life has dealt hard blows. Set in the 19th-century, this woman deals with an alcoholic husband while doing everything within her power to keep the family together. An incredibly depressing movie in which the protagonist keeps on trying no matter what besets her, the performances are creditable and the direction superb. Self-involved characters give viewers no one to cheer for, but this movie received multiple awards, ranging from Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival to an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. The music was composed by Georges Auric. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi
- Directed By
- René Clément
- Written By
- Jean Aurenche, Émile Zola
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 3, 1956 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Grim period film of 19th century Paris that encompasses the human condition.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Maria Schell (sister of Maximillian) givs a touching performance in Rene Clement's screen version of Emile Zola's grim social-realist novel, which was nominated for an Oscar in 1956.
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Cast
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Maria Schell
as Gervaise Macquart
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François Périer
as Henri Coupeau
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Armand Mestral
as Lantier
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Mathilde Casadesus
as Mme. Boche
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Suzy Delair
as Virginie
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Jany Holt
as Mme. Lorilleaux
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Jacques Hilling
as Mon. Boche
- Amédée
- Yvonne Claudie
- Gérard Darrieu
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Odette Florelle
as Maman Coupeau
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Jacques Harden
as Goujet
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Lucien Hubert
as M. Poisson
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Jacqueline Morane
as Mme. Gaudron
- Aram Stephan
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André Wasley
as Pere Colombe
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Hubert DeLapparent
as Mon. Lorilleaux
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Rachel Devirys
as Mme. Fauconnier
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Micheline Luccioni
as Clemence
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Helene Tossy
as Mme. Bijard
