La guerre dans le Haut Pays (1998)
Année de sortie: 1998
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Krieg im Oberland, Война в горах, War in the Highlands
Réalisateur: Francis Reusser
Writer: Charles Ferdinand Ramuz, Emmanuelle de Riedmatten, Francis Reusser, Jean-Claude Carrière
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: switzerland, 18th century, swiss history, war
Histoire
Set in the winter of 1797-98, 'La guerre dans le Haut Pays' begins with Napoleon's troops occupying the Pays de Vaud and preparing for an offensive against Berne. On the other side of the snow-blocked mountains, resistance starts to organize against the revolutionary ideas of Enlightenment. David and Julie, two young lovers, find themselves caught in the middle of this conflict. Their relationship is tested as their families and friends take opposing sides, with parents, friendships, and societal norms being torn apart by the warring ideologies.
Résumé
'La guerre dans le Haut Pays' is a Swiss drama film directed by Francis Reusser that explores themes of love, loyalty, and resistance amidst political turmoil. The movie is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution's expansion into Switzerland, showcasing the impact of these ideological conflicts on personal relationships. The story follows David and Julie, two young lovers who must navigate the complex landscape of warring ideologies and the weight of civil and religious customs that threaten to tear them apart.
