I've already reviewed Jean de Florette so there's not much more to say really about Manon de Sources. Storywise it pretty much carries on from the first film, with Florette's daughter Manon now blossoming into a beautiful young woman, (Emmanuelle Beart at her finest)and determined to take revenge on the men who caused her father's death, and the villagers who simply watched. The themes explored are different with much more focus on the effects of revenge and regret but, thanks largely to being filmed back to back with Jean de Florette keeps up the same feel as the first film. You do need to see both films together but you can be sured of a wonderful cinematic experience, ending on a note that will leave open mouthed and possibly with tears in your eyes.
Review of Manon of the Spring
