Chouans !
Seen it?1988 | 145 min | Drama, History, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Zulu or Devotion, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Directed by Philippe de Broca, the film recounts a bloody episode of the French Revolution. 1793, the Terror . In Vendée and in Bretagne, the chouans are revolting against the young Republic and fight for the monarchy restauration. The civil war divides also the family of the Count Savinien de Kerfadec, a liberal and generous noble and a flying machines inventor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philippe de Broca
- Philippe NoiretSavinien de Kerfadec
- Lambert WilsonTarquin
- Roger DumasBouchard
- Sophie MarceauCéline
- Stéphane FreissAurèle
- Jean-Pierre CasselBaron de Tiffauges
- Charlotte de TurckheimOlympe de Saint-Gildas
- Michael GempartLe Général
- Vincent de BoüardYvon