La Symphonie Pastorale

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La Symphonie Pastorale ★★★½ 1946

A Swiss pastor takes in an orphan blind girl who grows up to be beautiful. The pastor then competes for her affections with his son. Quiet drama based on the Andre Gide novel, with breathtaking mountain scenery as the backdrop for this tragedy rife with symbolism. 105m/B VHS . FR Pierre Blanchar, Michele Morgan, Jean Desailly, Line Noro, Andree Clement; D: Jean Delannoy. Cannes '46: Actress (Morgan).

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