Jean Giono

Jean Giono

1895-03-30
75 (1970-10-08)
Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Jean Giono was a French author who wrote works of fiction mostly set in the Provence region of France.

Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Jean Giono was a French author who wrote works of fiction mostly set in the Provence region of France.

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The Man Who Planted Trees 1987 (8.003)

The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century.
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The Horseman on the Roof 1995 (6.483)

In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.
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The Baker's Wife 1938 (7.5)

In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.