Le jardinier
This is a surreal comedy is about a factory set in a barren landscape that dispenses a minute portion of water to stragglers carrying pans as receptacles. Inside, the workers seem to be doing nothing that makes any sense, and they are watched over by a periscope set up by twins who run the factory. An unexplained, plain woman living on the premises is sought after by the whimsical foreman (Maurice Benichou) -- also known as the "gardener" because he has planted flowers in the coal wagons that remain on a maze of train tracks -- the only "stock" owned by the company.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jean-Pierre Sentier |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Le jardinier is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Maurice Bénichou
The overseer
Michelle Marquais
Madame
Jean Bollo
The manager
Pierre Bolo
The manager's brother
Claude Faraldo
The winning workman
Daniel Laloux
The father of the child
Geneviève Mnich
The mother of the child
Georges Trillat
The entertainer
Alain Frérot
The eternal victim
Armand Babel
The patriarch
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