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War in the Highlands (1998)

War in the Highlands (1998)

Drama Romance War
Release Date: 1998, October 7
Directors: Francis Reusser
Countries: France
Production: Arena Films
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Antoine Monot Jr., Jean-Pierre Gos, Yann Trégouët, Miguel Fernández, François Marthouret, Michel Voïta, François Morel, Antoine Basler, Maurice Aufair, Laurent Terzieff, Jacques Michel

Overview:

La Guerre Dans le Haut Pays is a period piece set in the winter of 1797-98, during the six days leading up to the fall of Bern and the victory of Napoleon's army, when the Bern government is faced with mixed loyalties from its subjects. The population of the lower valley is divided, but the upper region remains loyal, since they have been given special autonomy and a favorable system of taxation. David, a postman, works between the two regions. His father, who is a hard-line conservative, does not approve of his relationship with Julie, who is from the lower part of the valley. Julie's father, on the other hand, is more open to the new ideas of liberation. As a result of his work, David is exposed to new ideas and becomes a believer in equality and justice.

Keywords:

war 18th century switzerland swiss history