Best Klapisch Ever! Ana Girardot Shines in Top-Rated 3.9/5 Film!

Ana Girardot leads in “The Price War,” the debut film by Anthony Dechaux. She portrays Audrey, a farmer’s daughter and department manager in a rural area, who is thrust into the corporate buying center of her company to champion organic and local produce. Alongside a formidable negotiator, she battles to uphold her beliefs in a ruthless system. The film illustrates that the agricultural world continues to inspire French cinema, following other notable films like “Petit Paysan” by Hubert Charuel and “In the Name of the Land” by Edouard Bergeon.

The top-rated film is…

In 2017, Ana Girardot appeared in another film centered on agriculture, specifically the wine industry. “Back to Burgundy” is the twelfth feature film by Cédric Klapisch, who co-wrote it with his collaborator Santiago Amigorena, previously teaming up on “Le Péril jeune” and “Ni pour ni contre (bien au contraire).” The winemaker and actor Jean-Marc Roulot also contributed his expertise to the film.

This family drama follows three siblings who reunite in their native Burgundy following their father’s death. Jean (Pio Marmaï), Juliette (Ana Girardot), and Jérémie (François Civil) inherit their family vineyard. Throughout the seasons, these young adults rediscover or redefine their sibling bond, growing and maturing alongside the wine they produce.

With over 7,080 ratings and nearly 430 reviews on AlloCiné, “Back to Burgundy” scores an average of 3.9 out of 5, placing it at the forefront of the actress’s filmography.

Viewer Opinions

Emmanuel Cockpit (5/5): “This film is a superb tale of family and tenderness among three siblings dealing with the contentious management of a vineyard. Gorgeous scenes of Burgundy and its vineyards through the seasons complement the compelling performances by Pio Marmaï, the tormented eldest, the delicate Ana Girardot, the most skilled in oenology, and François Civil, caught between his stepfather and siblings. The realism of the direction is so precise that you can almost taste and smell the wine. This is my favorite Klapisch film.“

Kincaid (5/5): “Well-written, well-filmed, well-acted, this film has it all. It navigates through emotions, sometimes funny, sometimes painful. A strong plot intertwines family conflicts, personal histories, past experiences, and personalities, revealing the intricacies and challenges of vineyard life. The story progresses uncompromisingly, building towards a resolution that shapes the characters.“

Zabou2004 (5/5): “Amazing film! Wow, that’s cinema! I was moved to tears. Cédric Klapisch has a unique way of touching our hearts by portraying real life, its joys, and sorrows like no other filmmaker. The dialogue is deeply meaningful, the direction is beautiful and intriguing, with flashbacks to childhood, and the soundtrack is just right. The actors are perfect, truly in tune with their director. Ana Girardot, in particular, handles her challenging role with aplomb. The sibling trio is very believable. Moreover, this film takes us on a journey through one of our beautiful wine regions, Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy, delighting us with the pleasure of French ancestral craftsmanship. I hope it achieves great success abroad. It’s been a long time since I’ve had such a good time at the movies.“

Ninjaw P (5/5): “By far the best Klapisch since ‘L’Auberge Espagnole.’ It features endearing characters, multiple languages, tears, joy, and laughter, all within a masterfully crafted lesson on Burgundy, seen through the eyes of young heirs. A well-celebrated party, paced by an excellent original soundtrack, despite the dreadful end credits song. Sure, it’s long and syrupy, typical Klapisch! A superb script about human relationships, father-son heritage, family bonds, and in-laws.“

Ned123 from Club Allociné (5/5): “I saw a film… and was completely captivated by everything. The story, the cast, the dialogue, the beauty of the images, the music, and the humanity that shines throughout. A masterpiece… We learn much about the world of vineyards, the heart’s wounds, blood ties, the physical attachment to the land, the strength of family, the virtues of people, the beauty of feelings. Everything blends with immense subtlety to produce an excellent vintage. And the visuals, the beauty of watching the land evolve through four seasons. Pio Marmaï is an impressive big brother, torn between his unresolved past and his undirected future. Ana Girardot, all gentleness and subtlety, in a somewhat chauvinistic environment, must find her path to exist, and François Civil, so endearing and moving. Throughout the film, you want to be part of this family. You want to toast with them, share their lives, drink to love, and add a zest of hope. This film lingers on the palate, touches the heart, and spins the head.“

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