Germinal
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Claude Berri
Laurent Terzieff
Alexandre Lekieffre
Yvette Petit
Maximilien Regiani
Gerard Croce
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
In 19th century Northern France, an outsider enters a mining town and gets caught up in its politics.
Director
Claude Berri
Cast
Laurent Terzieff
Alexandre Lekieffre
Yvette Petit
Maximilien Regiani
Gerard Croce
Jean-pierre Bisson
Nathalie Hequet
Philippe Desboeuf
Frederic Van Den Driessche
Alexandrine Loeb
Andre Chaumeau
Severine Huon
Thierry Levaret
Jean-roger Milo
Cecile Bois
Joel Petit
Sabrina Deladeriere
Frederique Ruchaud
Fred Ulysse
Anny Duperey
Bruno Tuchszer
Jacques Dacqmine
Andre Julien
Jenny Cleve
Mathieu Mathez
Albano Guaetta
Pierre Lafont
Maryse Moutier
Anne-marie Pisani
Solene Jarniou
Delphine Quentin
Georges Staquet
Miou-miou
Judith Henry
Gerard Depardieu
Fernand Kindt
Annick Alane
Fred Personne
Jean Carmet
Jessica Sueur
Yolande Moreau
Bernard Fresson
Crew
Yves Angelo
Frederic Auburtin
Benoit Barbier
Eric Bartonio
Nadia Ben Rachid
Claude Berri
Claude Berri
Jean-claude Casadesus
Bernard Chaumeil
Pascal Chauvin
Herve De Luze
Nicole Deshayes
Caroline Devivaise
Laurent Fleutot
Pierre Gamet
Sylvie Gautrelet
Pierre Grunstein
Dominique Hennequin
At Hoang
Michel Klochendler
Marc Koenig
Veronique Lagrange
Arlette Langman
Pierre Jean Larroque
Joel Lavau
Jacques Levy
Christian Marti
Gérard Moulévrier
Gil Noir
Fabio Perrone
Jean-louis Roques
Catherine Staub
Isabelle Tat
Marc Vade
Pierre Vade
Bernadette Villard
Emile Zola
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Miscellaneous Notes
Nominated for 12 Cesar Awards, including best film and best actress (Miou Miou). The film won two awards, for best cinematography and best costume design.
Limited Release in United States December 14, 1993
Released in United States Spring March 11, 1994
Released in United States on Video November 30, 1994
Released in United States November 1993
Shown at Sarasota French Film Festival November 10-14, 1993.
Zola's novel was brought to the screen previously in 1963, directed by Yves Allegret.
Some additional photography took place April 1993.
Feature acting debut for pop singer Renaud.
Completed shooting Early March 1993.
Allegedly the most expensive French production to date.
Began shooting August 31, 1992.
Limited Release in United States December 14, 1993 (for Oscar qualification; Los Angeles)
Released in United States Spring March 11, 1994
Released in United States on Video November 30, 1994
Released in United States November 1993 (Shown at Sarasota French Film Festival November 10-14, 1993.)
