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The little Fadette (La Petite Fadette, 2004) Director: Michaela Watteaux Adaptation of George Sand’s novel. The film takes place in the French 19th century countryside. Landry and Sylvain are identical twins. They grew together and love each other more than anyone else. Nonetheless, they are actually quite different, Landry being stronger both physically and mentally. But when they are around 12, one has to leave to work in a neighbouring farm. While the separation is also very hard for Landry, his pride makes him trying to hide it, contrary to Sylvain who cries and is very demonstrative. When looking for his brother, Landry first has to deal with Fadette. Fadette lives with her disabled and mentally slow brother and her grandmother. They are despised by the other villagers because they are believed to be witches. A true love starts between the two young people, even though their respective families try to get in the way of their happiness for financial reasons. Landry’s family wants him to marry Madelon to benefit from her dowry. On the other hand, Landry also has a special relationship with his twin brother, an affair which conflicts with the love he has for Fadette. |
