The Children of the Marshland
1999, French. Directed by Jean Becker.
The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean BeckerDirector
- Jacques VilleretHenri Pignol, aka Riton
- Jacques GamblinGarriss
- André DussollierAmédée
- Michel SerraultHyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
- Isabelle CarréMarie
- Éric CantonaJoseph "Jo" Sardi
- Suzanne FlonCri-Cri Pignol, aged
- Jacques DufilhoOld man
- Gisèle CasadesusMrs. Mercier
- Roland MagdaneFélix
- Élisabeth CommelinMarthe
- Julie MarboeufEmilie
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1999
- Original title
- Les Enfants du marais
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Sébastien Japrisot
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What The Children of the Marshland is based on
The Children of the Marshland is adapted from a novel.
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The Children of the Marshland: quick answers
Is The Children of the Marshland worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children of the Marshland?
The Children of the Marshland runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Children of the Marshland have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Children of the Marshland on?
The Children of the Marshland isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 March 1999. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children of the Marshland?
If you liked The Children of the Marshland, try An Indian Tale, The Mystery of Henri Pick, Ride Away.
Who directed The Children of the Marshland?
The Children of the Marshland (1999) was directed by Jean Becker and stars Jacques Villeret, Jacques Gamblin, André Dussollier.
What is The Children of the Marshland based on?
The Children of the Marshland is adapted from a novel.