Toni (1935)
84 min
In the 1920s, the Provence is a magnet for immigrants seeking work in the quarries or in the agriculture. Many mingle with locals and settle down for good — like Toni, an Italian who has moved in with Marie, a Frenchwoman. Even a well-ordered existence is not immune from boredom, friendship, romance, or enmity, and Toni becomes entangled in a web of increasingly passionate relationships. For there is his best pal Fernand, but also Albert, his overbearing foreman; there is Sebastian, a steady Spanish peasant, but also Gabi, his young rogue relative; there is Marie, but there is also Josefa.
- Release date
- February 22, 1935
- Country of origin
- France
Where to watch
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Trailer
Cast
- Charles Blavette as Antonio Canova
- Celia Montalván as Josefa
- Jenny Hélia as Marie
- Max Dalban as Albert
- Andrex as Gabi
- Édouard Delmont as Fernand
- Michel Kovachevitch as Sebastian
- Paul Bozzi as Guitar Player
- Charles Blavette as Toni
- Vincent Florio as Un enfant de choeur
- Jacques Levert as Police Commissioner
Crew
- Jean Renoir · Director
- Jean Renoir · Writer
- Jacques Levert · Writer
- Paul Bozzi · Composer
- Claude Renoir · Cinematographer
- Suzanne de Troeye · Editor
- Marguerite Renoir · Editor
- Leon Bourrely · Production designer