famine,ardennes

Potatoes (1969)

Poster for Potatoes

In a village in the Ardennes, during the German occupation, finding rations is becoming almost impossible. Clovis, an ordinary labourer, decides to cross the occupied zone to bring back enough potatoes to feed his family. His plan is a success but Clovis rapidly becomes obsessed with storing the precious tubers.

Cast & Crew

Director
Claude Autant-Lara
  • Profile picture of Pierre Perret
    Clovis Parizel Pierre Perret
  • Profile picture of Henri Virlogeux
    Parizel senior Henri Virlogeux
  • Profile picture of Bérengère Dautun
    Mathilde Bérengère Dautun
  • Profile picture of Christine Aurel
    Traveler Christine Aurel
  • Profile picture of Pascale Roberts
    Fifine Pascale Roberts
  • Profile picture of Jacques Balutin
    'P'tit Louis' Jacques Balutin
  • Profile picture of Gérard Buhr
    Serge Gérard Buhr
  • Profile picture of Marc Eyraud
    Maurice Marc Eyraud

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Keywords

  • famine
  • ardennes