Toni (1935)

In the 1920s, the Provence is a magnet for immigrants seeking work in the quarries or in the agriculture. Many mingle with locals and settle down for good — like Toni, an Italian who has moved in with Marie, a Frenchwoman. Even a well-ordered existence is not immune from boredom, friendship, romance, or enmity, and Toni becomes entangled in a web of increasingly passionate relationships. For there is his best pal Fernand, but also Albert, his overbearing foreman; there is Sebastian, a steady Spanish peasant, but also Gabi, his young rogue relative; there is Marie, but there is also Josefa.

Key facts

Released:
1935-02-22
Runtime:
84 min
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Director:
Jean Renoir
Top cast:
Charles Blavette, Celia Montalván, Jenny Hélia, Max Dalban, Andrex, Édouard Delmont
Original language:
FR
TMDB rating:
7.1/10 from 75 votes
Bynge Score:
6.7/10

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