Malevil
1981, French. Directed by Christian de Chalonge.
In southern France, in a quiet little town, the mayor, who also owns a castle with some cattle, is in the wine cellar with some other people: the pharmacist, the veterinary, and some of his employees. As they are drinking wine, they hear a terrible noise and the heat's getting higher and higher. They don't realize what's happening: when they come out of the cellar, they realize that everything has burned, and all the buildings are destroyed...
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Christian de ChalongeDirector
- Michel SerraultEmmanuel Comte
- Jacques DutroncColin
- Jean-Louis TrintignantFulbert
- Jacques VilleretMomo
- Robert DhéryPeyssou
- Hanns Zischlerle vétérinaire
- Pénélope PalmerEvelyne
- Guy Saint-Jeanune gendarme
- Jacqueline ParentCathy
- Marianik RevillonEmma
- Béatrice HouplainCast
- Reine BartèveJudith
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1981
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Pierre Dumayet, Christian de Chalonge
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What Malevil is based on
Malevil is based on Malevil, a 1972 novel by Robert Merle.
Novel · 1972
Malevil
By Robert Merle
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Malevil runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Malevil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Malevil?
If you liked Malevil, try Testament, The Giver, On the Beach.
Who directed Malevil?
Malevil (1981) was directed by Christian de Chalonge and stars Michel Serrault, Jacques Dutronc, Jean-Louis Trintignant.
What is Malevil based on?
Malevil is based on Malevil, a 1972 novel by Robert Merle.