Noces de Sève (1979)
An anti-nuclear parable, the film tells the story of villagers who each year traditionally hold "sap weddings", thus paying homage to the forest. But a nuclear power plant must be built there. The film was presented in competition at the Thonon-les-Bains festival in 1978.
Director: Philippe Arthuys
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Jean Négroni as Jérôme Capdevielle |
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Pierre Tabard as Laire |
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Catherine Rétoré as Clémence, fille de Jérôme |
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Dominique Lasseur as Guillaume Peltuvier |
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Jean Durozier as Le maire, Barousse père |
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Michel Simonian as Chalucet |
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Philippe Arthuys as Le vieux Lucien |
| Writing | Philippe Arthuys | Writer |
| Production | Philippe Arthuys | Delegated Producer |
| Sound | Philippe Arthuys | Music |
| Directing | Philippe Arthuys | Director |